Invocation

The invocation was given by Joanne Oemig, First Presbyterian Church.

Flag Salute

ROLL CALL

The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Ryan Rhoads.

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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Sponsors for

Anti-Tobacco

Video

Mayor Campbell introduced Victoria O�Neill and Colleen Duffy-Felix, with the Teens in Action Media Communications Team, to recognize the support of community partners for the video production entitled, �Tobacco�Slow Motion Suicide.�         Ms. O�Neill stated that a year ago, the Burbank Unified School District requested the Teens In Action Team to produce an anti-tobacco show that could be utilized in the high school health classes and serve as an educational tool for the schools and the community.  She recognized the Burbank Unified School District represented by Sue Boegh, Director of Educational Support Services, and Robyn Russon, Health Teacher and Health Department Chair at John Burroughs High School, who was a valuable advisor to the show and a catalyst for the District to secure a $10,000 grant from the California Department of Education with funding from Proposition 99, the Tobacco Tax Initiative of 1988.

Ms. O�Neill also recognized the following representatives from Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center:  Jeanne Sulka, Assistant Administrator; Dan Boyle, Media Relations Manager; and, Dr. Laarni Domantay, Family Medicine.  She noted that Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center generously donated $2,500 toward the production of the show, allowed access to the Teens In Action Team to film on site in the medical center and provided access to Dr. Domantay as a medical resource. 

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Firefighter of the

Year and

Distinguished

Act Award

Chief Pansini introduced Firefighter Ryan Weber, the Department�s Distinguished Act Awardee, who was recognized for his actions taken at a structure fire on February 20, 2006 on Maple Street.  He reported that while leaving the Airport, Firefighter Weber noticed a large column of smoke and responded in his personal vehicle, arrived prior to the Fire Companies, conducted a search, made sure the residence was cleared of all life hazards and did all he could to mitigate the fire.

Chief Pansini also introduced the 2006 Firefighter of the Year, Captain Greg Rhoads, who was recognized for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the Department, fire service and the community.  He noted Captain Rhoads� leadership and participation in organizing and maintaining several programs which exemplify his commitment, including serving as a Burbank Firefighters Local 778 Board Member for 14 years, during which time he also served as Vice President.  He commended Captain Rhoads for being a superior role model for the Department in all phases of working relationships, providing excellent customer service, having a helpful attitude to further Department goals and for devotion to his crew achieving excellence.

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Military Banner

Program

Mayor Campbell introduced the families of the following members of the armed forces who are currently serving in the military and are being honored through the City�s Military Banner Program:  Senior Airman Tiana Yonan, United States Air Force; Staff Sergeant Joe Boucher, United States Army; Specialist Greg Durham, United States Army; Lance Corporal Adam Deutsch, United States Marines; and, Private First Class Clark Duke Mains, United States Marines.

Reporting on

Council Liaison

Committees

Dr. Gordon reported on his participation in the Metropolitan Water District Water Resource trip.

There was Council discussion on several requests to extend the comment period of the Land Use Element�s Draft Environmental Impact Report.  There was Council consensus to support the 45-day extension.

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Airport Authority

Meeting Report

Commissioner Wiggins reported on the Airport Authority meeting of June 5, 2006.  He stated that the Authority awarded a contract in the amount of $1.8 million for the update and submission of a final application for a full nighttime curfew for the Part 161 Study.  He noted that the process will take approximately 18 months and will include a public hearing opportunity.  He also noted that the Council was provided information on the cost-benefit analysis of Bob Hope Airport to the City. 

Dr. Gordon inquired as to whether the Authority is considering improvements to the existing terminal such as jet ways, to alleviate concerns regarding accessing airplanes.  He also requested information on:  jet engine emissions mitigation measures; a breakdown of the type of pollutants emitted by jet engines; and, potential traffic impacts of the projected daily Airport passengers during the summer season.

Mr. Vander Borght inquired as to whether the Airport Authority has commented on Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa�s reinstatement of the Southern California Regional Airport Authority.

7:27 P.M.

Jt. Hearing with/

Redev. Agency,

Housing Authority, Parking Authority and

Youth Endowment Services Fund

Board

Mayor Campbell stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the proposed budgets for the fiscal year 2006-07 for the City, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund.�

Meeting

Disclosures

There were no meeting disclosures.

Notice

Given

The City Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law.  She replied in the affirmative and advised that no written communications had been received.

Staff

Report

Mr. Torrez, Financial Services Director, presented the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit.  He stated that total resources amount to $665,912,821 and appropriations total $654,006,362.  He noted the budget development parameters and stated that the major impacts driving the budget included Memorandum of Understanding increases and Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) rates.  Specifically for the General Fund, he stated that the recurring appropriations of $129,342,340 are fully offset by the recurring revenues which total $129,438,975, leaving an estimated Fund Balance of $96,635. 

Mr. Torrez reported that the non-recurring budget projects a deficit of $3.1 million which is offset by the use of the PERS Stabilization Fund and UUT Set Aside reserves.  He then noted the approved discussion papers, which included: addition of the Kennel Attendant and Forensic Specialist positions; restoration of two police officer positions; addition of two police cadet positions; Citywide training; and, ramping up for the enhancement of the BurbankBus circulator.  He also noted the approved non-recurring discussion paper items:  Additional Infrastructure Appropriation; Wildwood Park Restoration; PerformArts Grant; Audit for Efficiencies; Land Use Entitlement Verification Program; and, the Free Tree Planting Program.

Mr. Torrez then discussed the notable fee changes to the water, electric, sewer and refuse rates, which he stated would have an estimated monthly residential impact of $7.30 per month.  He also noted that the City�s Gann Initiative Appropriations Limit for FY 2006-07 is $136,356,986 with the appropriations subject to the limit totaling $99,833,207, and highlighted that the City is well below the limit by $36,523,779.  He requested that the Council conduct the public hearing and give direction to staff to prepare the appropriate resolutions for adopting the budget.

Ms. Teaford, Public Works Director, discussed the proposed sewer and refuse rate increases.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were:  Eden Rosen, on several budget issues; Rose Prouser, on the Police/Fire Headquarters issues; and, David Piroli, on the cost of rebuilding Wildwood Canyon Park, the proposed utility rate increases, development impacts and infrastructure issues.

Hearing

Closed

There being no further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing was declared closed.

Motion

Following Council deliberation, it was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried with Dr. Gordon abstaining that "the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate resolutions necessary to approve and adopt the budget for the Council, Redevelopment Agency Board, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board with the following changes:  a five-year sewer rate increase of six percent, six percent, six percent, five percent and five percent; a five-year refuse rate increase of six percent, six percent, six percent, five percent and five percent; Lifeline customer rates to be maintained but the cost not be passed on to the regular rate payers; and, the annual green curb striping fee be reduced from $100 to $50.�

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:  Karen Gainer, on the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer Project; Don Elsmore, on the Anderson Initiative and eminent domain law; Sharon Springer and Wayne Fakuchi, on the East Tujunga Avenue traffic issues; Esther Espinoza, on voluntary drug testing and utility rate increases; Rose Prouser, in support of a shade cloth over the shuffleboard court at the Tuttle Center; Theresa Karam, on the passing of resident Bob Etter; Eden Rosen, on disabled criteria at Olive Court and the Charter Review Committee hearing; and, Dink O�Neal, on police services required at the Home Depot Store and the commercial music lesson ordinance.

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:  Anja Reinke, in support of the Mayor�s Youth Task Force recommended programs; Carolyn Jackson, in opposition to drug testing of Council Members; Don Elsmore, on Airport matters; Bethany Veltman-Baker, in support of the Mayor�s Youth Task Force recommended programs; Robert Phipps, in support of the termination of the Chandler Boulevard study; Bob Olson, on the Chandler Boulevard one-way pair issue; Esther Espinoza, on counseling for students; Eden Rosen, on budget matters; Rose Prouser, on parking enforcement and on the Police/Fire Headquarters building; Dink O�Neal, in support of the termination of the Chandler Boulevard study and in support of drug testing for Council Members; and, David Piroli, on the East Tujunga Avenue traffic issues and in support of drug testing for Council Members.

The following individuals addressed the Council on the East Tujunga Avenue traffic issues; John A. Squillance; Donna Peterson; Lea Raithel; Michael Seidel; Gerry Wilcox; Jim Carroll; Lee Gardner; Edward Zolian; Susan Aprahamian; Sharon Springer; Harold Schierhott; and, Sandy Hazel.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

11:35 P.M.

Recess

The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board to hold their meetings.  The Council reconvened at 11:37 p.m. with all members present.

Motion

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

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BWP Monthly

Report

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

The Council noted and filed the report.

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Anti-Tobacco

Video

RESOLUTION NO. 27,253:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500.00 FOR THE FUNDING OF AN ANTI-TOBACCO VIDEO BY THE TEENS IN ACTION MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS TEAM.

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Approval of the

Mayor�s Youth

Task Force

Program

RESOLUTION NO. 27,254:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000.00 FOR THE FUNDING OF YOUTH COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUSES.

Adopted

The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:       Council Members Golonski, Gordon (abstaining on

               Resolution No. 27,254), Ramos, Vander Borght and

               Campbell.

Noes:       Council Members None.

Absent:    Council Members None.

Abstain:   Council Member Gordon (on Resolution No. 27,254

               only).

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Speed Bumps on

Tujunga Ave.

Mr. Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, reported that staff received a petition to study the installation of speed control devices from the residents on Tujunga Avenue between Sunset Canyon Drive and Gibson Court.  Staff met with interested residents during two evening meetings in September and October 2004 to discuss the residents� issues and formulate a list of potential improvements for staff to investigate.  He added that improvement options were also thoroughly discussed during six Traffic and Transportation Committee meetings between November 2004 and November 2005.  He informed the Council that over the year-long period of discussion and evaluation, a number of improvements were installed on East Tujunga Avenue, including pavement markings, signs, traffic controls and visibility improvements.  He added that the Traffic and Transportation Committee determined that these traffic control improvements were adequate and sufficient to resolve the speeding and safety issues raised by residents; however, Sharon Springer, an East Tujunga Avenue resident, has requested that the item be reconsidered by the Council.

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that �staff be directed to, as soon as possible, work on the installation of:  a Four-Way Stop at Tujunga Avenue and Sunset Canyon; a Three-Way Stop at Tujunga Avenue and Gibson Court; 3) study and determine the best location for the installation of raised reflective flexible poles; 4) install at least one or two speed display boards on the street; 5) study the installation of a short section of sidewalk at Tujunga Avenue and Sunset Canyon; 6) revisit the issue within a nine-month period; and, 7) send notification of pending improvements to all area residents.

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Chandler Blvd.

One-Way Pair

Evaluation

Mr. Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, reported that the Council directed staff to investigate the potential for modifying the existing traffic operation on Chandler Boulevard from two bi-directional streets to a one-way pair operation between Mariposa Street and Pass Avenue.  He explained that the study began in November 2005 and included the collection and analysis of current traffic demand and accident data, as well as a determination of the change in travel characteristics with a one-way pair.  He explained that the technical data suggests that safety will not be significantly improved with a one-way pair operation of Chandler Boulevard.  He added that travel efficiency will be improved for users of the main streets, but local residents will travel further.  He requested that the Council terminate the Chandler Boulevard study.

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that �staff be directed to terminate the Chandler Boulevard study.�

Ordinance

Submitted

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �Ordinance No. 3697 be read for the second time by title only and be passed and adopted.�  The title to the following ordinance was read:

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Home Occupations and

Music Lessons

ORDINANCE NO. 3697:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS AND MUSIC LESSONS.

Adopted

The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander

              Borght and Campbell.

Noes:      Council Members None.

Absent:   Council Members None.

12:27 A.M.

Reconvene Redev. Agency,

Housing Authority, Parking Authority and

YES Fund Board

Meetings

The Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board meetings were reconvened at this time.

Final Open

Public Comment

Period of Oral

Communications

There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for speakers for the final open public comment period of oral communications at this time.

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Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:27 a.m.

                                                       Margarita Campos, CMC

                                                                    City Clerk