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Present-
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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. 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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4:35 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 � Anticipated Litigation:
Pursuant to
Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s):
1
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5:07 P.M.
Ethics Study
Session
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Assembly Bill
1234 Ethics Training Study Session. |
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Present-
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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. Campos, City Clerk.
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5:11 P.M.
AB 1234
Ethics Training
Study Session
|
Ms. Scott, Chief
Assistant City Attorney, conducted the State-mandated Assembly Bill 1234
Ethics Training Study Session. The required curriculum for the training
was established by the Fair Political Practices Commission and the
California Attorney General. Pursuant to those requirements, the training
covers ethics laws and general ethical principals relating to public
service.
The objectives
of the training include: assisting public officials in better
understanding and being alert to the kinds of financial interests,
relationships and/or activities that may be prohibited, may require
disclosure or even disqualification; and, advising public officials of the
legal and other consequences of violating the ethics laws.
The public
service ethics laws covered include: laws relating to personal financial
gain by public officials, including bribery and conflict of interest laws;
laws relating to office-holder perks, including gift and travel
restrictions, personal and political use of public resources and
prohibitions against gifts of public funds; governmental transparency
laws, including financial disclosure requirements and open government
provisions including the Brown Act and Public Records Act; and, laws
relating to fair processes, including public contracting requirements,
bias and due process.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:34 p.m.
by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation
was given by Pastoral Intern Dave Cameron, First Presbyterian Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was led by Eric Day.
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Present-
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Council Members
Golonski, Gordon, Ramos (arrived at 6:41 p.m.), 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. Campos, City Clerk.
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301-1
Community
Disaster Volunteers
|
Mayor Campbell
invited Fire Captain Briggs to make a special presentation to the
Community Disaster Volunteers (CDV). Captain Briggs introduced Mike
Rogers, CDV, who commented on the Business and Industry Council for
Emergency Planning and Preparedness (BICEPP) Program and gave an overview
of a recent emergency response team competition. He recognized the
following individuals who participated on the Burbank Team and achieved
second place overall and won four individual competitions out of seven,
scoring a perfect 100 percent in the Medical Aid category which is the
first time such a mark was awarded: Erik Day, Team Captain; Jennifer Day;
Josh Bashioum; Ashley Bashioum; Sherre Nakamura; Joanna Rykoff; Jennifer
Tompkins; Lynn Whitlock; and, Pat Zher. A video of the BICEPP competition
was shown. Mayor Campbell congratulated all the participants and
commended their dedication to the program.
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301-1
Children�s Book
Week
|
Mayor Campbell
presented a proclamation in honor of Children�s Book Week to Patrice Samko,
Supervising Librarian for Children Services.
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301-1
We Care For
Youth
Award |
Mayor Campbell
congratulated We Care For Youth upon their receipt of the John Anson Ford
Human Relations Award for their innovative anti-violence programs such as
Project PLUS, which helps youth, parents and teachers learn how to avoid
retaliatory violence and create peaceful alternatives for youth. Mayor
Campbell presented a Certificate of Recognition to Linda Maxwell and Jose
Quintanar, founders of We Care For Youth, in honor of their outstanding
achievements.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
|
Mr. Campbell
reported on attending the Sister City dinner welcoming dignitaries from
Incheon, South Korea with Mrs. Ramos. He also reported on attending the
Salvation Army dinner honoring Mr. Vander Borght for more than 20 years of
community service.
Mr. Vander
Borght reported on attending and participating in the Southern California
Association of Governments� regional housing needs assessment together
with Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Ramos.
Dr. Gordon also
reported on attending the Southern California Association of
Governments� regional housing needs assessment.
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7:07 P.M.
1702
Joint Hearing
with the Redev Agency
CSB Project
|
Mayor Campbell stated that �this is the time and place for the joint
public hearing of the Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Burbank on matters related to the Community Services Building. A public
hearing is required before the Redevelopment Agency commits to pay all or
part of a publicly-owned building and a hearing is required before the
City considers the conditional vacation of two alleys, V-351, in the area
bounded by Glenoaks Boulevard, Olive Avenue, Third Street and Orange Grove
Avenue. In addition, the hearing is also providing the opportunity for
oral communications as to a few other City actions related to the
Community Services Building Project, specifically: approval of plans and
specifications for Bid Schedule No. 1098; approval of a construction
contract with Swinerton Builders, Inc.; approval of a Professional
Services Agreement for architectural services with Leo A. Daly Company;
and, approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Smith-Emery
Laboratories.�
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Meeting
Disclosures
|
There were no
meeting disclosures.
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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 communication had been
received on the project.
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Staff Report
|
Ms. Teaford,
Public Works Director, requested Council and Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
Board consideration of resolutions to proceed with construction of the
Community Services Building (CSB) Project. She stated that the CSB
Project replaces the former Municipal Services Building (MSB) that was
damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. She noted that since
demolition of the MSB in September 2001, staff has been housed in
scattered, temporary facilities throughout the Civic Center. She added
that the design of the new building began in November 2001 and in December
2002, the Council approved the schematic design; however, due to the
uncertainties of the State�s fiscal health, the project was placed on hold
until January 2003. In November 2003, the project resumed with a new
design team of Leo A. Daly and the Council directed that staff improve the
building�s efficiency and redesign the building in an effort to reduce the
potential construction costs. She added that the redesign effort resulted
in a 72,300-square foot building which was brought before the Council in
November 2004 for design development approval and since that time, the
project has gone through various reviews and plan checks and has received
all approvals as well as completing the bidding process. She reported
that the project is now ready to be built, noting that the building is
energy-efficient, designed to better serve the public with its
consolidated one-stop permit center, community room and conference rooms,
and requested the Council take the necessary actions to begin its
construction.
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7:15 P.M.
Mrs. Ramos
Left the Chamber
|
Mrs. Ramos
stated that she may have a conflict with the item regarding approving a
Professional Services Agreement with Smith-Emery Laboratories as her
business may have contracted with the company in the recent past. She
stated she will verify the information and left the Chamber at this time.
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Staff Report
Continued
|
Mr. Clifford,
Capital Projects Manager, Public Works Department, elaborated on the
project program elements and stated that the three-story building is
approximately 72,000 square feet and will house the Park, Recreation and
Community Services Department, Public Information Office, Public Works
Department and Community Development Department, with an employee capacity
of 189. He added that the project is Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certified with an Art In Public Places Program
which includes interior and exterior art elements, and approximately 247
surface parking spaces after the temporary facilities have been removed.
He added that other program features include: a one-stop permit center; a
water feature located at the main entrance of Third Street and Orange
Grove Avenue; a community room with a two-story ceiling, 120 theatre-style
seating and storage capacity; a media control room; a traffic management
center and, approximately 14 conference rooms. He also commented on
several on-site and off-site improvements.
Mr. Douglas
Keyes, architect with Leo A. Daly Company, commented on the project�s
design, noting that the project has been designed as a civic building with
more of a classic than trendy design. He elaborated on the project
features which are similar to City Hall and commented on the selection of
materials which communicate the civic value of the building.
Mr. Clifford
elaborated on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) method and approval
process, and staff�s value management effort to control cost to the extent
possible without compromising the quality, aesthetics and functionality of
the project.
Ms. Teaford
reported that the total cost of the project, including the expenses
incurred to date is $38,100,000, $14 million more than the
previously-approved budget of $24 million. She added that the Agency is
proposing to fund $33,802,716. Of this amount,
$14,072,827 will be funded from Golden State bond proceeds and
$19,729,889 from tax increment reserves from the Merged Project Area.
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7:46 P.M.
Hearing Closed
|
There being no
response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing was
declared closed.
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Council
deliberations
|
Dr. Gordon
expressed concerns with regard to: the City�s recourse in the event of
building defects and the length of the warranty; the project�s change in
scope and square footage; excluding flood testing and roof protection; the
process and cost of the LEED certification; the price adjustments due to
considerable escalation in prices; the potential of change orders; the GMP;
and, the funding sources and making the findings for use of Redevelopment
Agency funds.
Mr. Golonski
also requested clarification regarding the one-year warranty with
Swinerton Builders, Inc. and requested an overview of the warranty
programs in place for the project. He also expressed concern with the
increase in costs between the June 2004 estimate and the current estimated
cost. He acknowledged that the Council�s previous decision to delay the
project resulted in cost escalation but inquired as to whether some of the
costs are attributed to a considerable change in scope or in elements such
as landscaping and irrigation.
Mr. Vander
Borght gave his perspective on the project as a member of the CSB
Subcommittee and noted that the cost increases could not have been
foreseen. He added that if the project is cut back any further it will be
rendered useless. He noted that the Subcommittee conducted its due
diligence and decided not to compromise the quality of the building to
ensure that it lasts. He also added that the GMP is the best system
available and commented on the Council�s decision to pursue a LEED-certified
project
Mr. Campbell
requested staff�s opinion with regard to the reasonable amount that can be
assessed to the general contractor in the event the project is not LEED
certified. He also inquired as to the length of time it would take to
recoup the certification costs. He expressed concern with the potential
impact of the State infrastructure bonds passed on the November 2006
ballot and commented on the efforts of the Subcommittee to reduce the
project�s cost.
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Motion
|
It was moved by
Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the following
resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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Resolutions |
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING $20,043,855 TO THE CAPITAL HOLDING FUND FOR FUTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CONSENTING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
BUILDING, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,802,716
AND APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO.
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE CONDITIONAL VACATION OF
TWO ALLEYS AND RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (V-351).
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
CONSTRUCTION (GMP) AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING (CSB)
(BID SCHEDULE 1098) BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND SWINERTON BUILDERS,
INC.
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND LEO A. DALY
COMPANY.
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND SMITH-EMERY LABORATORIES.
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING FISCAL YEAR
2006-2007 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,802,716 FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
BUILDING, AND APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO.
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Substitute
Motion
|
A substitute
motion was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and
carried with Mrs. Ramos absent that the hearing be continued to November
21, 2006.
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Motion
|
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1702
Conditional
Vacation
V-351
CSB Building |
RESOLUTION NO.
27,354
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE CONDITIONAL VACATION OF
TWO ALLEYS AND RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (V-351).
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Adopted
|
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Vander
Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Member Gordon.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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Motion
|
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted:�
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|
1702
PSA with
Leo A. Daly
CSB Building |
RESOLUTION NO.
27,355
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND LEO A. DALY
COMPANY.
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Adopted
|
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Vander
Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Member Gordon.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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Redev Reso.
Adopted |
Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. R-2169 Amending Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget in the
Amount of $33,802,716 for the Community Services Building, and Approving a
Cooperation Agreement Related Thereto was adopted.
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Public Hearing �
1703
602
Project No.
2005-108 DR 1515 Kenwood
|
Mayor Campbell
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the appeal of
the Planning Board�s decision affirming Project No. 2005-108, Development
Review. The applicant, Ahmad Heydar, applied for a Development Review
requesting authorization to construct the eight-unit, two-story
multi-family project at 1515 Kenwood Street in the R-4 Multiple Family
Medium Density Residential Zone. The approval by the Community
Development Director on April 20, 2006 was appealed to the Planning Board
on May 1, 2006. The Planning Board upheld the Director�s decision, now
the matter has been appealed to the Council by William Birtell.�
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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 communication had been
received.
|
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Staff Report
|
Mrs. Forbes,
Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department, requested the
Council consider an appeal of the Planning Board�s decision to
conditionally approve Project No. 2005-108, Development Review. She
stated that the proposed project is an eight-unit multi-family project
located at 1515 Kenwood Street at the corner of Kenwood Street and Edison
Street, in the R-4 Zone. She noted that the property is adjacent to an
R-1 Zone beyond the southern alley. She added that the project was
submitted in July 2005 and deemed complete prior to the effective date of
the new multi-family Codes. She stated that early in the Development
Review process, staff notified the applicant that the plans had
significant Code problems such as compact parking, and did not indicate a
two and half-foot dedication along the alley. She added that although
revised plans were submitted, it was still substantially the same project
with Code changes as well as a new architect who responded to staff�s
concerns.
Mrs. Forbes
noted that staff�s approval of the project in April 2006 was appealed by
Mr. Birtell, the owner of an adjacent eight-unit apartment building. She
added that the Planning Board considered the appeal in September 2006 and
voted 3-2 to deny the appeal and uphold the project�s approval.
Subsequently, another appeal was filed by Mr. Birtell, stating that
because revised plans were submitted, the project should be subject to the
new multi-family Codes which would not allow the density proposed and the
tandem parking. In addition, the appeal stated that the entrance to the
parking garage impacts the privacy of the adjacent R-1 residents; however,
staff does not believe that this is the case as the alley is currently
being used and the R-1 garage also has access from the alley, thereby
providing a buffer for the R-1 lot.
Mrs. Forbes
stated that staff believes the project complies with all findings required
for Development Review approval and recommended the appeal be denied and
the Planning Board�s decision to conditionally approve the project be
upheld.
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Appellant |
Mr. William
Birtell, appellant, stated that since the current plans were not submitted
until March 2006, the project should comply with the current Code which
allows less density and will make the project more compatible with the
neighborhood. He noted that the adjacent and connecting streets all have
residential properties and expressed concern with the tandem parking.
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Applicant
|
Mr. Ahmad Heydar,
applicant and owner of the property located at 1515 Kenwood Street, stated
that his property is zoned R-4 and the project is Code compliant. He
noted that the appellant states that the proposed project will impact the
R-1 single-family homes yet he is an owner of an eight-unit property
adjacent to the proposed project site. He added that he has received two
letters from the R-1 property owners to the south of the property who have
no objection to the proposed project, noting there is plenty of buffer
between the two zones. He also commented on other mitigation measures he
is undertaking such as landscaping and limiting the number of balconies on
the R-1 and adjacent property sides. He stated that staff has approved of
the parking layout and noted that the new architect did not re-design the
project but worked with the previously-approved plans.
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Citizen
Comment
|
Appearing to
comment were: Kristine Sartamian, Kathleen Stanley and Ted Weir in support
of the project; and, Carolyn Berlin, in opposition to the project.
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9:28 P.M.
Hearing Closed
|
There being no
additional oral comment, the hearing was declared closed.
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Appellant
Rebuttal
|
The appellant
did not make any rebuttal comments. |
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Applicant
Rebuttal
|
The applicant
urged the Council to deny the appeal and approve the project.
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Staff Rebuttal
|
Mrs. Forbes made
clarification regarding the submittal of the application and stated that
it was submitted on July 15, 2005 and deemed complete on August 14, 2005,
a day before the new Code went into effect. She also clarified that since
the project does not currently have a tentative tract map, it is being
considered as a rental project. She however noted that the project meets
all requirements for a condominium subdivision.
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Council
Deliberation
|
The Council
expressed difficulty in making the required findings to approve the
project. |
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Motion
|
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski, seconded by Dr. Gordon and carried with Mrs. Ramos absent to
�direct the City Attorney�s office to prepare the appropriate resolution
upholding the appeal and denying the project.�
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|
Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow
reported on the items considered by the City Council during the Closed
Session meeting and noted that Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Ramos were not in
attendance.
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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: Mark Barton, on the public art piece for the DeBell
Clubhouse; Eden Rosen, on issues relative to the Silver Winds senior
development; Esther Espinoza, on prior discussion regarding the Family
Service Agency; and, Robert Phipps, in support of a smoking ban.
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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: Michelle Feather, in support of the Granicus Media Manager
proposal and requesting that the City continue to provide videotapes;
Mark Barton, on the public art piece for the DeBell Clubhouse; and, Eden
Rosen and Esther Espinoza, on the proposed Charter Amendments.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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104
102-1
Granicus
Media
Manager |
Ms. Wyatt,
Information Technology Director, reported that on August 8, 2006, the
Council requested that staff provide information on the possibility of
obtaining technology to electronically store and index Council meetings
and make them accessible on the City�s website. She noted that this
technology is readily available and has been implemented in several
surrounding cities including Glendale, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Santa
Monica and Long Beach.
Ms. Wyatt
reported that Granicus Media Manager (Granicus) is a proprietary web-based
software tool that is used to access, archive, keyword search, index and
integrate documents into web casts. She added that public meetings
currently viewable live over the Internet would be available as archives
that can be retained and accessed on demand by the public. She stated
that Granicus improves public access with the availability of a searchable
audio and video archive allowing citizens to select any meeting, at any
time, using a simple keyword. Additionally, documents such as staff
reports, agendas and minutes can be synchronized and linked to the archive
available through the website.
Ms. Wyatt
reported that another positive aspect of this solution is that it supports
the agenda and minute process of the City Clerk�s Office. She noted that
linked minutes will be recorded as searchable archives that can be used
for efficient long-term record keeping, thereby eliminating the current
redundancy of producing summary minutes while permanently maintaining
videotapes, as well as audio CDs of each meeting. She added that Granicus
will enable staff to easily provide the attachments and exhibits linked to
the staff reports or agenda items, and will also enable the production of
condensed minutes which can be published faster in this searchable
format. She also stated that Granicus provides flexibility as the City�s
needs change; the video retention schedule can be extended at any time,
and the archives can be burned to CD ROM and stored on-site for historical
reference.
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Motion
|
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski, seconded by Dr. Gordon and carried with Mrs. Ramos absent
that �staff be directed to proceed with implementation of Granicus Media
Manager.�
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205-1
Charter
Amendments
|
Mr. Barlow, City
Attorney, reported that at the October 24, 2006 Council meeting, the
Charter Review Committee made several recommendations to update the
Charter and to make it more readable and easier for the public to use. He
stated that the Council determined that the following portions of the
Committee�s recommendations should be set for separate votes on the
ballot: whether the City Clerk should be appointed or remain an elective
office; whether the City Treasurer should be appointed or remain an
elective office; whether the Council vote for approval or amendment of the
budget should be by majority vote or should remain at four-fifths vote;
and, whether the process for declaring and filling a vacancy in elected
offices should be revised. He stated that the proposed ordinance would
set these matters for a separate vote on the ballot, as well as place the
remaining Committee recommendations on the ballot.
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Motion |
Following
Council deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr.
Vander Borght that �the following ordinance be introduced and adopted:�
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Ordinance
Introduced and
adopted
Proposed Charter
Amendments
|
ORDINANCE NO.
3711
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 10, 2007, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE VOTERS.
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|
Adopted |
The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Vander
Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Member Gordon.
Absent:
Council Members Ramos.
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1108
703
Ovrom Park
Update |
Mr. Clifford,
Capital Projects Manager, Public Works Department, presented an update on
the re-design efforts for the Robert R. Ovrom Park Project (Project). He
reported that on May 2, 2006, the Council directed staff to proceed with
re-design efforts for the Project, which would include: a single-story
neighborhood recreation center with approximately 5,800 to 6,800 square
feet; 20-24 on-site parking spaces; maintaining the park program as
previously designed; and, maintaining the Art In Public Places piece in
the same location. He stated that the estimated total project cost was
approximately $8 million. He added that in July 2006, the firm of Charles
Walton Associates, Inc. was retained to re-design the multi-purpose
neighborhood recreation center. He added that subsequently, numerous
program scenarios, site plan alternatives, building layouts, architectural
styles and projected construction costs were presented to staff and the
Oversight Committee. He noted that on September 26, 2006, staff was
directed by the Oversight Committee to proceed with the Design Development
Phase services.
Mr. Clifford
informed the Council that the current program includes a single-story
neighborhood recreation center with 7,025 gross square feet and 17 on-site
parking spaces. He added that the estimated total project cost is
$8,246,868 and the occupancy was anticipated for November 2008.
Mr. Finney,
project architect, gave an overview of the project�s site plan, and the
main architectural elements. He discussed four schematic scenarios of the
clock tower element and requested Council direction on their preference.
The Council
expressed preference for Scheme No. 4. The report was noted and filed.
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704
DeBell Clubhouse
Art Piece
Selection |
Ms. Garcia,
Administrative Analyst, Park, Recreation and Community Services
Department, requested the Council select an artist to design and fabricate
a public art project for the DeBell Clubhouse (Clubhouse). She noted that
the Art In Public Places Ordinance requires that a development project
with a construction budget over $500,000 contribute one percent towards an
art installation, and the construction of the new Clubhouse meets the
criteria.
Ms. Garcia
reported that in June 2006, staff released a Request for Proposal/Request
for Qualifications for the Clubhouse project and received 14 proposals
from qualified artists throughout the country. She added that the DeBell
Clubhouse Oversight Committee reviewed all proposals and selected four
semi-finalists who were interviewed prior to selecting two finalists. She
presented the two finalists; Ms. Sheila Cavalluzzi, a Burbank resident,
and Mr. Ron Pekar, a Glendale resident, both of who proposed a
larger-than-life golfer at different stages of a swing.
Ms. Cavalluzzi
and Mr. Pekar addressed the Council and gave a brief explanation of their
art piece proposals. The Council commended both artists for their
efforts.
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Motion
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried with Mrs. Ramos
absent to �select Ms. Sheila Cavalluzzi�s art piece as presented.�
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Jordan Middle
School Project
Update |
Ms. Garcia,
Administrative Analyst, Park, Recreation and Community Services
Department, provided a status update on the proposed improvements at
Jordan Middle School (Jordan), and requested an allocation of $25,000 from
the soccer field project account for the purpose of obtaining the services
of a landscape architect. She reported that in prior fiscal years, the
Council appropriated funds for the purpose of developing soccer fields in
the City but due to the lack of open space, there has not been any
opportunity to do so. She added that at the July 18, 2005 Soccer Field
Study Session, the Council directed staff to explore joint use options
with the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD). She noted that at the
joint Council/School Board meeting of October 16, 2006, staff presented
initial plans for improvements to the Jordan upper field adjacent to the
BUSD�s facility services yard, for the primary purpose of soccer use. The
improvements included adding field lighting, exterior restrooms and
parking on the BUSD�s property. She stated that the Council directed
staff to look into the feasibility of funding these improvements and to
conduct community meetings to receive public input on the proposed
project.
Ms. Garcia
informed the Council that the services of a landscape architect will be
needed to develop a preliminary conceptual design of the proposed
modifications, attend a community meeting and revise the conceptual design
as needed. She stated that the estimated cost for this service will not
exceed $25,000. She added that upon completing the initial conceptual
design, residents will have an opportunity to give their input at a
community meeting, tentatively scheduled for December 2006.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Mr. Golonski and carried with Mrs. Ramos
absent to �allocate $25,000 from the soccer field project account for the
purpose of obtaining the services of a landscape architect to develop the
schematic and preliminary design with outreach to the BUSD personnel and
the community.�
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AB 1234
Study Session
Follow Up
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There was no
Council action or direction as a result of the Assembly Bill 1234 Ethics
Training Study Session. |
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11:30 P.M.
Reconvene Agency
Meeting
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The
Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time for public
comment. |
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications
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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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11:30 P.M.
Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
11:30 p.m.
Margarita Campos, CMC
City
Clerk
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