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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Vander Borght and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Wilson,
Deputy 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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5:07 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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STUDY
SESSION |
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Name
of the Agency Negotiator:
Management Services Director/Judie Sarquiz.
Name of Organization Representing Employee:
Burbank Firefighters Association.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Wilson,
Deputy City Clerk.
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5:44 P.M.
Telecommunica-tions Study
Session |
Mr. Flad, Assistant City Manager, updated the Council on several
telecommunication issues, including: legislation; negotiations with
Charter Communications; AT&T�s Project LightSpeed; the Utility Users Tax (UUT);
and, fiscal impacts. He reported on the key pieces of legislation
pertaining to telecommunications; Assembly Bill (AB) 2987 which passed the
Assembly and has been forwarded to the Senate, House Resolution (HR) 5252,
Senate Bill 2686 and Proposition 218. He noted that the major impact of
the legislation is that the control and the franchising authority will be
shifted from the City to the State in AB 2987 and to the Federal
Government or Federal Communications Commission in HR 5252. He elaborated
that per the legislation: Public Education and Government (PEG) Channels
are still required; the opportunity to collect a PEG fee is capped at one
percent as opposed to the current two percent, noting that Burbank does
not currently take advantage of the fee; a five percent franchise fee will
still be collected either through the State or a franchise agreement with
the Federal Government; no local fees are allowed, noting that the City�s
current franchise agreement with Charter Communications provides for a
$25,000 annual fee for the provision of PEG programming; services such as
the free service connectivity for City buildings and the Burbank Unified
School District (BUSD) will no longer be required; customer service
enforcement still falls on the local jurisdiction although the authority
for assessing penalties or disenfranchisement will reside with the State
or the Federal Government; and, the right-of-way control would be shifted
to the State and Federal Government.
Mr. Flad then discussed the legislation�s pros, which include:
streamlining the franchise process; providing uniform rules for service
providers; may result in reduced costs for the services as competition
would be encouraged especially for television services; may result in
improved quality of services; and, the agreements in the State and Federal
legislation are similar to the current franchise agreement, with the
exception of the concerns discussed earlier. On the con side, he reported
that the legislation: creates potential for redlining since new service
providers will not be mandated to provide service to all potential
customers; takes away local control; reduces Channel 6 funding; will
result in loss of revenue control; and, will eliminate free service
connectivity for the City and BUSD.
With regard to the franchise agreement negotiations with Charter
Communications, Mr. Flad stated that negotiations have stalled pending the
legislation outcome, noting that the cable industry has been active on the
legislation and is now supportive of it since some language has been added
that would allow providers to get out of their existing agreements.
Mr. Flad also reported on AT&T�s Project LightSpeed, which will bring
Fiber-To-The-Node to within 3,000 to 5,000 feet of residences in an
attempt to enter into the television and video market. He stated that
AT&T is interested in pursuing an agreement that would allow for
expediting their encroachment permit process and partnering with the City
in protecting some local revenues while guaranteeing some level of service
to mitigate the impacts of the proposed legislation. He stated that the
project�s pros include: competition for cable providers; faster internet
services; enhanced telephone service; potential for reduced costs; and,
will mostly use existing conduit. He also reported that the cons include:
impacts on aesthetics in the right-of-way; the possibility of redlining;
the eventual possibility of a Voice Over Internet Protocol service which
may potentially impact the ability to collect UUT from such service;
construction impacts; and, no build-out timeline has been provided.
With regard to the UUT, Mr. Flad stated that since the March 7, 2006 Study
Session, the Internal Revenue Service has issued an opinion which puts the
long distance UUT revenues at risk. He stated that staff is working on an
administrative solution which will be brought back for Council
consideration.
Mr. Flad recommended that the Council approve of: pursuing an agreement
with AT&T to expedite the implementation of Project LightSpeed; commencing
the processing of the encroachment permits; and, continuing to work with
the legislators on protecting control of the revenue stream and the local
rights-of-way.
Following Council deliberation, there was Council consensus that staff
proceed with negotiations with AT&T. The Council generally expressed
preference for: maintaining PEG Channels; ensuring that infrastructure
obligations are on AT&T; ensuring as much build-out as possible; the fee
structure being similar to Charter Communications�; eventually mandating
universal access; maintaining municipal and school access; noticing the
public about the citing of the proposed additional infrastructure;
mitigations for the appearance of some of the infrastructure; a timeline
and commitment from AT&T for the complete project; providing service to
census tracts with the lowest income levels; collecting the PEG fee and
maintaining the ability to collect the fee; maintenance provisions for the
infrastructure; and, ability to landscape the infrastructure.
Dr. Gordon expressed concern with the process stating that the issue
should have been considered as a regular agenda item and he would
therefore not be supportive.
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6:44 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:52 p.m. by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Reverend Ron Degges, Little White Chapel.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Rachel Freeman.
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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell (Left
at 7:57 p.m.). |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Wilson,
Deputy City Clerk.
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301-1
Teens in Action
Dating Violence
Program |
Mayor Campbell congratulated the Teens In Action Media Communications Team
which was recently recognized by the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors at the annual conference of the
California Chapter. He noted that the Team was awarded a First Place Star
Award in the Special Audience Category for their program entitled �Dating
Violence.� He also mentioned that the production has been nominated for
an Emmy Award, and presented Certificates of Recognition to the following
Team members: John Afi; Brittany Beaudry; Maria Clarke; Wendy De Leon;
Fady Ellaham; Shady Ellaham; Brittany Flynn; Amaele Guerra; Johnathan
Guerra; Mya Hawkins; Leilani Hingada; Ara Housepyan; Greg Karapetyan; Sako
Karapetyan; Allen Kirokopsyan; David Knight; Maria Lavarreda; Hovik
Mkrtchyan; Crystal Rachal; Valdan Sarukhanyan; Ani Torosyan; Rachel
Freeman; Clark Shafer; Tara Garriot; Logan Felix; Nathaniel Felix;
Victoria O�Neill; and, Colleen Duffy-Felix, who thanked the Council and
recognized other members who helped with the production.
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301-1
ROP Class
Graduation |
Mayor Campbell invited Fire Battalion Chief Sanders to present the
graduates of the Fire Regional Occupation Program. Battalion Chief Sanders
gave a brief overview of the program which is a partnership with Los
Angeles County and the Burbank Unified School District, and introduced the
following staff members who were involved with the program; Captain
Rhoads, Firefighter/Paramedic Chulick, Fire Captain Talamantes and Fire
Captain Walbert. Captain Rhoads commented on the program�s goals and
objectives. Firefighter Chulick showed a brief video of the winning class
project on fire safety in a home. Mayor Campbell congratulated and
presented Certificates of Recognition to the following graduates: Adison
Arce; Joshua Balderas; Jason Barbic; Byron Becke; Freddy Boudier�; Thomas
Conrad; Glenn Cooper; Greg Fields; Philip Filijan; Gabriel Gallegos; Brian
Garcia; Jason Ghezzi; Brendon King; Ron Leuster; Andrew Loera; Lance
Luciani; Spencer Luciani; Tavern Martinez; Alexander Moroldi; Ryan Rhoads;
Cory Ryan; Kyle Vickery; and, Russell Walbert.
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301-1
National Park
and Recreation
Month |
Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of National Park and
Recreation Month to Jess Talamates, Chair of the Park, Recreation and
Community Services Board.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr. Campbell reported on attending a Family Service Agency (FSA) event
with Vice Mayor Ramos. He also reported on attending the Burbank Tennis
Center�s hosting of the Second Annual Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for
individuals with Downs Syndrome.
Mrs. Ramos also reported on the FSA event and on attending a League of
California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting as the Los
Angeles County Region representative, at which an update was provided on
the pending telecommunications legislation, which the League continues to
oppose.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meeting.
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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.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Mary Schindler; in support of an ordinance
prohibiting campaigning during oral communications; Frank Kaden, on
development agreements, enforcement of Conditions of Approval and the need
for repairs on Buena Vista Street; Theresa Karam, on campaigning during
oral communications, recent utility increases and funds for Ovrom Park;
and, Esther Espinoza, on a police shooting incident.
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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. Campbell called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications
at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment on the Trip-based Intensity Measurement Standard
were: Larry Auzene, representing the Burbank Association of Realtors;
Gary Olson, representing the Burbank Chamber of Commerce; Frank Kaden;
Esther Espinoza; Phil Berlin; Rose Prouser; David Piroli; Eden Rosen;
Nicole Kuklok-Waldman; and, Theresa Karam, who also commented on Ovrom
Park. Also, Howard Rothenbach commented on the Gangi Project amendments
and on the Infrastructure Subcommittee.
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7:57 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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1600
TIMS Update |
Mr. Kriske, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, gave an
update on staff�s efforts on the implementation of the proposed Trip-based
Intensity Measurement Standard (TIMS) as part of the General Plan Land Use
and Mobility Element update. He stated that one of the major goals of the
Land Use and Mobility Element update is to more closely relate land use
decisions with their impact to the transportation system. He added that
the Draft Land Use and Mobility Elements released for public review
propose a number of policies and programs to more effectively integrate
land use and transportation policy when planning for the City�s future.
He noted that one of the key programs proposed is the development of a
new commercial development intensity measurement standard based on trip
generation. He reported that TIMS would limit by-right development based
upon the number of peak-hour trips a project is expected to generate. He
explained that each land use category will be assigned a trip ratio in
terms of peak-hour trips per 1,000 square feet of parcel land area, and
based upon the amount of development anticipated under the proposed
General Plan. He added that when combined with a specific parcel size, a
property owner wishing to redevelop a site could develop a peak-hour trip
budget specific to the site. He explained that using a set of specific
trip rates and the trip budget along with various levels of potential trip
reductions for transit usage and other factors, various land use scenarios
can be developed that if constructed would exhibit traffic impacts in line
with the forecasted traffic study that is part of the Draft Mobility
Element.
Mr. Kriske informed the Council that the Land Use and Mobility Element
update process has been on-going since 2001, while specific work in
development of land use forecasts, traffic modeling and transportation
improvements to be analyzed as part of this process has been on-going for
almost three years. He added that throughout 2004 and 2005, the Council
held a number of traffic and transportation study sessions to review
various development forecasts and their projected traffic impacts on
Burbank streets. He stated that staff was directed to study the Reduced
Growth Forecast as part of the Land Use and Mobility Element updates. He
added that at a subsequent traffic and transportation study session held
in June 2005, the Council provided further direction with regard to the
level of street improvements that would be acceptable, including limiting
additional through lanes on major arterials and that the right-of-way that
would be required to construct street improvements not be expansive, such
that sidewalk widths, on-street parking and overall neighborhood character
was preserved. He added that the Council recognized that Level of Service
(LOS) D shall remain the City�s threshold for intersection performance but
that poor levels of service could be tolerated if improvements needed to
reach the LOS D were adequate. He noted that within this general policy
framework, staff worked to incorporate the growth forecasts, street
improvements and LOS standards into the goals and policies of the Draft
Land Use and Mobility Elements. In particular, staff sought to develop a
mechanism whereby future growth remains consistent with the growth
forecasts and street improvements called for in the General Plan Update.
Mr. Kriske stated that staff subsequently proposed the TIMS development
control to ensure that future development projects can be analyzed in
terms of their impact to the transportation network and that future
capacity of the network can be equitably distributed among all parcels in
the City. He added that discussion of the TIMS standard started in late
2004 and was presented to the Planning Board and Council, during which
time staff provided information regarding its implementation, methodology
and limited economic review. He also elaborated on a number of
informational notices and public meetings that have been provided to make
the community, developers and property owners aware of the proposed
changes and how they may be impacted.
The Council generally expressed support for the TIMS model as a mechanism
to control development, but directed staff to: slow down the process to
allow for conducting an analysis of the potential economic impacts of
adopting TIMS as proposed; retain the services of traffic and land use
consultants to review the TIMS model; in the interim, amend the
Development Review process such that all Development Reviews are subject
to discretionary review by the Council; and, implement broader public
outreach to all stakeholders including the business community and
residents for additional input. The Council also expressed a desire that
the current development agreements not be impacted. The Council was not
supportive of establishing a Blue Ribbon Task Force on the matter.
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10:01 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
with all members present except Mr. Campbell.
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10:15 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m. with all members present
except Mr. Campbell.
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Item Removed
from Consent
Agenda |
The item regarding Authorizing the General Manager of Burbank Water and
Power to Solicit Design-Build Proposals for a Replacement Burbank Station
was removed from the consent agenda for the purpose of discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght 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 May 30, June 6 and June 13, 2006
were approved as submitted.
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1006-1
Review of
Conflict of
Interest Code |
A report was received from the City Clerk�s Office requesting Council
direction to review the City�s Conflict of Interest Code. It was stated
that Government Code Section 87306.5 requires that in each even-numbered
year, the Council, as the Code reviewing body for the City departments,
must review the Conflict of Interest Code, and if necessary, amend the
Code by October 1 of the same year. Staff indicated that the City has
adopted by reference the standard Conflict of Interest Code as promulgated
by the Fair Political Practices Commission as its Conflict of Interest
Code and the employees who must comply with the Code provisions are
designated by resolution.
The Council directed staff to review the City�s Conflict of Interest Code
and classifications of positions subject to reporting requirements and
return with a resolution for Council adoption prior to October 1, 2006.
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305-2
Tournament of
Roses 2007
Float Rendering |
A report was received from the Park, Recreation and Community Services
Department, stating that the City has been represented in the Pasadena
Tournament of Roses Parade each New Year's Day since 1913. Originally,
the Chamber of Commerce and the schools entered floats on behalf of the
City and in 1947, the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association became
responsible for the float entries. It was noted that the 2007 entry marks
the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association�s 60th consecutive float entry
and the City�s 72nd float entry in the parade.
Staff reported that the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association is a
non-profit organization comprised completely of volunteers. Each year,
the Association is responsible for constructing and decorating a float to
represent the City in the annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.
Staff reported that the 118th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade theme
is, Our Good Nature and that in February 2006, parade officials approved
the theme and conceptual design for the 2007 City of Burbank parade float
entry named, �Free Dog Wash�. The float concept was submitted by Adam
Ostegard of Burbank.
Staff stated that in order to commence production and funding of the
float, the agreement between the City of Burbank and the Burbank
Tournament of Roses Association calls for the approval of the parade float
conceptual design by the Council. It was noted that the official float
rendering was presented to the Council at the June 20, 2006 meeting.
The Council accepted and approved the City�s 2007 Tournament of Roses
float rendering.
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1007-1
Equipment Mechanic Helper to Fleet Maint.
Apprentice |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,262:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HELPER (CTC No.
0326) TO FLEET MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (CTC No. 0369).
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1007-1
Equipment Mechanic to
Fleet Maint.
Technician |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,263:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CTC No. 0320)
TO FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (CTC No. 0370).
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1007-1
Sr. Equipment
Mechanic to Sr.
Fleet Maint.
Technician |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,264:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CTC No.
0801) TO SENIOR FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (CTC No. 0801).
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1301-3
Sidewalk Repair
Project (BS No.
1209) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,265:
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 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1209 TO KALBAN,
INC.
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1301-3
CDBG Sidewalk
and Ped. Ramp
Project (BS No.
1206) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,266:
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 2005-2006 C.D.B.G. STREET, SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN RAMP
PROJECT, TO KALBAN, INC., BID SCHEDULE NO. 1206.
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703
1108
Agmt. with
Charles Walton
Assoc. for
Ovrom Park
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,267:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND CHARLES WALTON
ASSOCIATES AIA, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE ROBERT
OVROM PARK PROJECT, PHASE I.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Gordon (except on
Resolution No. 27,267), Vander Borght and Ramos.
Noes: Council Member Gordon (on Resolution No. 27,267
only).
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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1503
Design-Build
Proposals for a
Replacement
Burbank Station |
Mr. Simay, Assistant
General Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), requested
the Council authorize the BWP General Manager to solicit design-build
proposals for a replacement Burbank Station. He stated that BWP has an
ongoing program of renewing its electric infrastructure, which includes
replacing its oldest electric lines and stations. He noted that Burbank
Station, which is the oldest electric facility, is becoming a reliability
problem. He added that in recent years, BWP has successfully used the
design-build method to construct or expand new electric stations,
remaining within schedule and budget. He stated that with the Council�s
approval, staff will be soliciting competitive bid proposals and will
return with a recommendation for the Council�s approval.
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Motion |
It was moved by Dr. Gordon and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1503
Design-Build
Proposals for a
Replacement
Burbank Station |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,268:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL
MANAGER OF BURBANK WATER AND POWER TO SOLICIT DESIGN-BUILD PROPOSALS FOR A
REPLACEMENT BURBANK STATION (RFP NO. 1216).
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Gordon, Vander Borght
and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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800
Selection of two
Council Members for the
City�s Infrastructure
Subcommittee |
Mr. Torrez, Financial Services Director, requested the Council select two
members to participate on a new Infrastructure Subcommittee to develop
recommendations that address the City�s infrastructure deficit. He added
that as part of the recent Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 budget process, a
presentation was given outlining the various infrastructure needs of the
City, with an overall cost estimate to complete all the City�s
infrastructure needs in the range of $192 to $207 million.
Mr. Torrez informed the Council that due to the magnitude of improvements
and funding required, the Council directed staff to form a subcommittee to
analyze and prioritize the City�s infrastructure requirements in addition
to exploring the full range of potential funding options. He added that
aside from the two Council Members serving on the subcommittee, staff
recommends the following City staff to participate on the subcommittee:
City Manager; Assistant City Manager; Community Development Director;
Financial Services Director; Library Services Director; Park, Recreation
and Community Services Director; and, Public Works Director. He noted
that ultimately, recommendations will be brought back to the full Council
prior to the FY 2007-08 budget process in order to be included as part of
the budget deliberations.
Mr. Golonski and Mr. Vander Borght volunteered to serve on the
Infrastructure Subcommittee.
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1500
411
Renewable Resource Projects Agmts. |
Mr. Jeider, Power Resources Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP),
requested Council approval for two power purchase agreements; an amended
Power Sales Agreement for the Chiquita Landfill Gas to Energy Project (Ameresco)
and a Power Purchase Agreement with PPM Energy Inc. (PPM) for the energy
associated with a 5 Mega Watt (MW) wind project located in Wyoming. He
noted that the agreements would increase Burbank�s level of renewable
resources by about two percent.
With regard to the Ameresco Agreement, Mr. Jeider reported that in
February 2004, the Council approved a power purchase agreement for the
energy associated with one-sixth of the output of the project. The
contractual arrangements were for the Southern California Public Power
Authority (SCPPA) to purchase the output of the project and then resell it
to the cities of Anaheim, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. He noted that
the energy would originate from a landfill gas project located at the
Chiquita Landfill on Highway 126 west of Santa Clarita and since then, the
project has been under development. He noted that the agreement included
an �out clause� for the developer, allowing termination of the agreement
before the start of construction if financing cannot be secured. He added
that in May 2006, the project developer advised SCPPA that it would not be
able to complete the project within their original budget and would not be
going forward with the project unless a new energy price for the output
could be negotiated.
Mr. Jeider explained that the developer claims that costs have more than
doubled due to: a higher price for the landfill gas; having to change
from internal combustion engines to combustion turbines to meet South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) emissions requirements and
associated gas cleanup system; higher than anticipated interconnection
costs with the Southern California Edison Company (SCE); reconfiguring and
relocating the plant for combustion turbine operation; a plant condensate
disposal system; and, the cost of Sales Tax. Also, the SCAQMD has imposed
new regulations requiring that a larger quantity of the site�s landfill
gas be flared. In addition to added cost, the flare also reduces the gas
available for generation resulting in a smaller plant from 13 MW to 8 MW.
He noted that similar to Ameresco, BWP experienced similar problems and
cost increases in developing its landfill generation. He further
explained that the original contract had a fixed energy price of $54/MWh
for the 20-year term of the contract and a new fixed price of $65.25/MWh
over the 20-year term is being requested. He also noted that transmission
arrangements may also add to the cost.
Mr. Jeider then discussed the proposed power purchase agreement for
renewable energy with PPM Energy, Inc. from wind resource in Wyoming. He
stated that this is the best alternative available from the proposals
currently under consideration for several reasons, which include: the
project is already built; the cities of Glendale and Los Angeles are also
concurrently working with Burbank to contract the resource; the contract
has a 16 year-term fixed price of $63/MWh; and, the energy would be
delivered via an existing transmission.
Mr. Jeider also discussed the Wyoming wind profile, the impact of the
proposed agreements to Burbank�s Renewable Portfolio and the associated
costs. He also noted the fiscal impact of increasing the Renewable
Portfolio beyond five percent, which may impact electric rates as the
public benefits spending obligation that is currently utilized to
subsidize the cost of renewable
energy will be exhausted.
Dr. Gordon expressed
several concerns with the Ameresco Agreement.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1500
411
1st Amend to
Chiquita Landfill
Gas to Energy Power Sales
Agmt. with
SCPPA |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,269:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHIQUITA LANDFILL GAS TO
ENERGY PROJECT POWER SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF BURBANK.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Vander Borght and
Ramos.
Noes: Council Member Gordon.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1500
411
Long-Term Power Agmt. w/
PPM Energy |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,270:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LONG-TERM POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (WINDPOWER)
BETWEEN PPM ENERGY, INC., AND THE CITY OF BURBANK.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Gordon, Vander Borght
and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Golonski that
�Ordinance No. 3698 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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203-4
Amend the Art
in Public Places
Committee |
ORDINANCE NO. 3698:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE.
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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Gordon, Vander Borght
and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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11:37 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 |
Mrs. Ramos 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 was
David Piroli, on the
Cusumano Plaza parcel.
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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 11:39 p.m.
Josephine
Wilson
Deputy City
Clerk
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