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Present-
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Council Members
Golonski, Gordon and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members
Ramos and Vander Borght. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City
Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
There was no
response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on Closed
Session matters at this time.
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5:37 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:
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Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to
Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case:
City of Burbank v. Kajima Construction, et al.
Case No.:
04CC12506
Brief description and nature of case:
Complaint is for design and construction defects.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:36 p.m.
by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation
was given by Pastor Ron White, American Lutheran Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Kramer, Community Assistance
Coordinator.
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Present- - - - |
Council Members
Golonski, Gordon, Ramos and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member
Vander Borght. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City
Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr.
Campbell reported on the Southern California Association of Government�s
Aviation Task Force meeting he attended.
Dr. Gordon
reported on the Treasurer�s Office Subcommittee meeting he attended with
Mr. Golonski.
Mrs. Ramos
reported on meeting with Cynthia Ruiz and Paula Daniels who are members of
the Los Angeles Board of Public Works regarding the Glendale-Burbank
Interceptor Sewer Project.
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406
Airport
Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Wiggins reported on the Airport Authority meeting of July 31,
2006. He stated that the Authority awarded a contract in the amount of
$2,914,000 for Project No. E06-32 for a 2400 volt switchgear project
replacement. He added that included in the project is a 2000 kilowatt
back-up generator and a motion to reimburse the City of Burbank up to
$100,000 in expenses associated with the acquisition and installation of a
1500 KVA primary service transformer at Bob Hope Airport.
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6:52 P.M.
Dr. Gordon
Recused
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Dr. Gordon
recused himself at this time due to a potential conflict with this item. |
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6:53 P.M.
Hearing
1202-6
Magnolia Park
PBID |
Mayor Campbell
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the proposed
establishment of the Magnolia Park Property and Business Improvement
District.�
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Meeting
Disclosures
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There were no
meeting disclosures.
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk
was asked if notices and ballots as required by law had been mailed to
record owners of each parcel within the proposed District, and whether all
the ballots received on the matter had been brought to the meeting. She
replied in the affirmative.
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Staff
Report |
Ms. Stewart,
Downtown Manager, Community Development Department, reported that the
purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to continue procedures and
finalize proceedings on the proposed Magnolia Park Property-based Business
Improvement District (PBID), and authorize the opening of ballots as a
final step to establish and form the PBID. She noted that upon the
conclusion of the hearing, if the submitted ballots in favor of the
assessment exceed the ballots submitted in opposition, based on total
assessment value, then the Council can adopt the resolution establishing
the District and levying the first assessment. She explained that the
purpose of the PBID is to provide special services and improvements to
enhance Magnolia Park.
Ms. Stewart
recounted that in September 2004, staff presented the Magnolia Park Action
Plan that included results from five survey groups, a 3000-residential
survey and input from the Magnolia Park Community Advisory Committee. She
added that the Action Plan findings recommended numerous improvements and
programs such as retail leasing, parking, promotions and events which
would be funded by a PBID. She stated that a Steering Committee was
formed to work with staff and Downtown Resources to develop the Magnolia
Park Management Plan. On June 20, 2006, the Council considered initiation
of the proposed PBID after receiving a petition representing over 50
percent of the property owners (weighted by the proposed assessment)
supporting the proposed PBID. At that time, the Council authorized the
distribution of ballots to the property owners who would be subject to the
assessment.
Ms. Stewart
informed the Council that the Management District Plan outlines major
components of the PBID, including: the proposed boundaries; service plan
and budget; the proposed assessment formula; and, the proposed governance
of the organization. She stated that the District boundary is proposed to
include commercial property along Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way,
bound by Chandler Boulevard to the north, Clark Avenue to the south, the
City limits to the west and Buena Vista Street to the east. She added
that services and improvements include a parking program with a goal to
create at least 150 new parking spaces, maintenance services, promotion,
advertising, events, and business recruitment to support and attract more
desirable businesses. She also noted that the annual District budget is
approximately $250,000 with a maximum of a three percent annual increase.
Ms. Stewart
further elaborated that the proposed assessments for the District are
divided between two zones: Zone 1 runs from Buena Vista Street and
Magnolia Boulevard to Pass Avenue including Hollywood Way from Clark
Avenue to Chandler Boulevard; and, Zone 2 runs from Pass Avenue to Ledge
Street and Clybourn Avenue to Magnolia Boulevard. She stated that the
cost to the property owners in Zone 1 is $0.12 per lot square foot per
year plus $0.05 per building square foot per year. She explained that
because of fewer services and reduced benefits, the cost to owners in Zone
2 is $0.06 per lot square foot per year plus $0.025 per building square
foot per year. She clarified that due to the commercial nature of the
improvement programs, residential and non-profit properties are not
assessed; however, the Parking Authority and other government
jurisdictions will be assessed at the same formula.
Ms. Stewart
reported that the term of the proposed District is five years. She added
that the proposed District Board shall be governed by a private non-profit
corporation with oversight from the Burbank City Council and is proposed
to be comprised of six property owners, two residential representatives,
two City representatives and one business owner. Should the Council
approve the formation of the PBID, she recommended that staff be directed
to solicit applications for the proposed PBID Board of Directors.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Carolyn Jackson,
attorney representing Darc Enterprises, in opposition to the PBID; and,
Anita McLendon, Vice President of Marketing at Burbank Community Credit
Union, in support of the PBID.
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7:05 P.M.
Hearing
Closed
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There being no
further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing
was declared closed.
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Ballot Change/
Withdrawal
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Mayor Campbell
reported that under the law, any person who filed a written ballot may
withdraw or change the ballot and requested that any person who wished to
do so come to the podium, identify themselves and obtain their ballot.
There being no
response, Mayor Campbell requested if there was any staff response to
public comment.
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Staff Response
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Ms. Stewart
responded to public comment with regard to the process of the PBID
formation and the extent to which the property owners were involved.
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7:09 P.M.
Recess Hearing |
The hearing was
recessed at this time and Mayor Campbell directed that the ballots be
opened and the results tabulated.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow
reported on the item 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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7:12 P.M.
Dr. Gordon
returns
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Dr. Gordon
returned to the Chamber at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Gary Garrison,
requesting a karaoke program at the Joslyn Adult Center; Rose Prouser, on
the Redevelopment Agency action on June 27, 2006 regarding the Gangi
Project; Eden Rosen, on senior housing; and, Mark Barton, on the Burbank
Civic Plaza project.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral
Communications |
Mr. Campbell
called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Gary Yamada,
representing West Wind Media�s concerns regarding the proposed interim
ordinance on the Development Review Process; Gary Olson, in opposition to
the ordinance related to the Development Review Process; Rose Prouser, on
the renovation of the patio and shuffle board courts at the Tuttle Senior
Center in reference to the Annual Work Program; and, Mark Barton, on the
Bob Hope Airport logo.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos 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 July 11 and July 18, 2006 were approved as
submitted.
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1211
Weed
Abatement |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,286:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT
OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND
CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SUCH ABATEMENT AND ASSESSING SUCH COSTS AGAINST
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.
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902
Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Goals |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,287:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION
GOALS OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION.
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Adopted |
The consent
calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Ramos and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Vander Borght.
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1702
Appeals and
DR Process for
Planning
Applications |
Mr. Forbes,
Senior Planner, Community Development Department, stated that the
following ordinances were introduced at the July 25, 2006 meeting and are
being presented for a second reading and adoption. He clarified that two
changes were requested by the Council, including; waiving the appeal fee
for City Council and Planning Board members and inclusion of provisions
for the secondary appeal period. He stated that the ordinances have been
amended accordingly. He noted that no changes were requested with regard
to the second ordinance.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
Following
Council deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Dr.
Gordon that �Ordinance No. 3701 be read for the second time by title only
and be passed and adopted, with additional direction that staff return
with wording on the Council�s ability to call up an appeal decision by the
Community Development Director.�
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1702
Appeals and DR
Process
(ZTA 2006-008) |
ORDINANCE NO. 3701:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEALS AND THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
(Project No. 2006-008, Zone Text Amendment).
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Adopted |
The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Ramos and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Vander Borght.
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Ordinance
Submitted
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �Ordinance No. 3702 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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1702
Dev. Review
Process (ZTA
2006-008) |
ORDINANCE NO. 3702:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS (Project No.
2006-008, Zone Text Amendment).
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Adopted |
The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Ramos and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Vander Borght.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �Ordinance No. 3703 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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804-5
Telephone Users
Tax |
ORDINANCE NO. 3703:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTIONS 14-1101 AND 14-1102
OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, TELEPHONE USERS TAX.
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Adopted |
The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Ramos and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Vander Borght.
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8:55 P.M.
Dr. Gordon
Leaves the
Meeting |
Dr. Gordon left
the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict with the following
item.
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8:55 P.M.
Reconvene
Public Hearing |
The public
hearing concerning the Magnolia Park Property-based Business Improvement
District was reconvened at this time for the purpose of determining the
ballot vote.
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Ballot
Results |
Mrs.
Campos, City Clerk, reported that the ballots have been opened and
tabulated and that 54.69 percent of the votes cast were in favor of the
District and 45.31 percent were in opposition; so the District has passed.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the following resolution be
passed and adopted:�
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1202-6
Magnolia Park
PBID |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,288:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE MAGNOLIA PARK PROPERTY
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT FORMULA AND
LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.
Staff was also
directed to proceed with soliciting applications for the Magnolia Park
PBID Board of Directors.
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Adopted |
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Ramos
and Campbell.
Noes: Council
Members None.
Recused:
Council Member Gordon.
Absent: Council Member Vander Borght.
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8:58 P.M.
Dr. Gordon
returns
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Dr. Gordon
returned to the Chamber at this time.
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201-2
Work Program
(PRCS, Public
Works and City
Manager) |
Mr.
Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director,
presented the Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the
Park, Recreation
and Community Services Department.
Ms.
Teaford, Public Works Director,
presented the Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the Public
Works Department.
Ms.
Dolan, Administrative Analyst, City Manager�s Office,
presented the Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the City
Manager and City Council Offices.
Mr.
McManus, Public Information Officer,
presented the Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the Public
Information Office.
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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.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Esther Espinoza, on the Police Department Work Program; and, David Piroli,
on the criteria for agenda item orals.
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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.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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