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Present-
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Council Members
Gordon, Vander Borght, Ramos and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member
Golonski. |
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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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6:02 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(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s):
1
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:38 p.m.
by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation
was given by Pastoral Intern Mary Raine, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was led by Richard Norton.
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Present-
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Council Members
Gordon, Vander Borght, Ramos and Campbell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member
Golonski. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City
Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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Holiday
Decorating
Contest
Winners
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Mr. Campbell
recognized the following Civic Pride Committee�s Holiday Decoration
Winners: Commercial Category - Samuel�s Florist, 921 West Olive Avenue;
and, Residential Category - Daniel and Aurora Garoian, 1075 East Harvard
Road; Lorraine Lindblom, 511 North Lomita Street; Ed Pape, 1142 North
Catalina Street; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Norton, 513 North Florence Street
and Keith LaPrath, 529 North Florence Street.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Dr. Gordon
reported on attending the Environmental Oversight Committee meeting with
Mr. Campbell.
Mr. Campbell
also reported on the Environmental Oversight Committee meeting.
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406
Airport
Authority
Report
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Commissioner
Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority meeting of December 18, 2006.
He stated that the Authority awarded a contract in the amount $76,903 with
a $15,400 contingency for Project No. EO6-63 Terminal B Ceiling
Rehabilitation Project; and, a contract in the amount of $343,900 for
Project No. EO6-44 regarding improvements to the Winona Avenue and
Hollywood Way intersection.
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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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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to
comment were: Gary Garrison, on the karaoke program at the Joslyn Adult
Center; James Schad, requesting information on the carbon content of air
in Burbank; Marva Lea Kornblatt, on the Whole Foods project, criteria in
the Rancho Master Plan and subsequent Zone Text Amendment; Eden Rosen, on
Charter Communications� lack of customer service; Stan Hyman, on the
failure of Burbank to receive State Library Bond funds; and, Esther
Espinoza, on the proposed Coast Daylight Intercity Amtrak Rail Service.
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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
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Appearing to
comment were: Paul Dyson, on the Coast Daylight Intercity Amtrak Rail
Service; Arbi Ohanian, in support of the Armenian National Committee�s
request to host a candidate forum; Eden Rosen, on affordable housing
demand and in support of the Los Angeles County Prehospital Emergency
Medical Care Personnel Act grant; Stan Hyman, on the Community Services
Building Project; and, Esther Espinoza, on the Legal Services Agreement
with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo.
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Staff
Response |
Members of
the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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8:00 P.M.
Recess
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The Council
recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency Board to hold its meetings.
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with all members present except Mr.
Golonski.
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Item
Postponed |
The item
regarding the �Annual Report of Financial Transactions of the
Redevelopment Agency � Fiscal Year 2005-06� was postponed to a future
Council date.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the following items
on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved
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The minutes for
the regular meetings of September 19, September 26 and October 3, 2006
were approved as submitted.
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414
203-1
Appointment
to the
Vector Control
District Board and the Community Development Goals Committee |
A report was
received from the City Clerk�s Office requesting the Council make an
appointment to fill a four-year term for Burbank's representative to the
Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District Board of Trustees ending
January 1, 2011. In addition, the Council was requested to make
appointments to fill two unexpired terms on the Community Development
Goals Committee ending on June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2010. These unexpired
terms were created due to the resignation of Committee Members Dwayne
Healy and Rebecca Chamaa who relocated from the City.
The report
indicated that the City Clerk's Office began advertising and accepting
applications for the above vacancies on November 6, 2006, and as of the
December 6, 2006 deadline, the City Clerk�s Office received: one
application from the incumbent, Kristy Laird, for the Vector Control
District Board vacancy; and, two applications from Shannon M.
Stevenson-Landon and Mike Chapman for the Community Development Goals
Committee vacancies.
Staff
recommended the Council appoint Kristy Laird to fill the four-year term on
the Vector Control District Board of Trustees. Staff also recommended the
Council appoint Shannon M. Stevenson-Landon and Mike Chapman to fill the
two unexpired terms on the Community Development Goals Committee. As in
the past, the City Clerk would toss a coin to determine which applicant
gets the shorter or longer term.
The Council
appointed Kristy Laird to fill the four-year term for Burbank's
representative to the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District Board of
Trustees ending January 1, 2011. The Council also appointed Shannon M.
Stevenson-Landon and Mike Chapman to fill the two unexpired terms on the
Community Development Goals Committee.
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1502
Expand Passenger
Rail Service to San Francisco along Coast Rail Corridor
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,385:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK IN SUPPORT FOR EXPANDED PASSENGER RAIL
SERVICES TO CONNECT DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO AND DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES ALONG
THE PACIFIC COAST RAIL CORRIDOR.
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905-1
801
Cardiac Care
Program
Amend FY 2006-07
Budget |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,386:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACCEPTING
A PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE ACT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,744 FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADE.
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1702
First Amend to
PSA-Swinterton Builders |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,387:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND SWINERTON
BUILDERS.
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1004
Special Health
Care Serv Plan-Robert T. Dorris
Employee Asst.
Program |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,388:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE
SERVICE PLAN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND ROBERT T. DORRIS &
ASSOCIATES INC. TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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1004
Employer�s
Contribution
Public Employee
Medical Hospital Care Act
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,389:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FIXING THE EMPLOYER�S CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES� MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
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213
Legal Serv Agmt
Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya,
Rudd & Romo
(PERS)
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,390:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUDD & ROMO.
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Adopted |
The consent
calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon (except
Resolution No.
27,387), Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell.
Noes:
Council Member Gordon (Resolution No. 27,387
only).
Absent:
Council Member Golonski.
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1503
Renewable Energy
and Efficiency Programs |
Ms. Meyer,
Marketing Manager, Burbank Water and Power, requested the Council approve
the following energy-saving and renewable energy programs, and direct and
authorize the General Manager to implement the programs, entering into any
and all necessary agreements for that purpose:
Business Green
Energy Program (or Environmental Champion Program), which will provide
Burbank businesses and residents with a green energy program that allows
them to select from three participation options;
Clean Green
Support For Residents, which will modify the existing Clean Green Support
to match the options and pricing methodology of the proposed business
green energy program;
Conversion to a
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which will entail converting a
Toyota Prius to a PHEV with a bid-process selected vendor;
Business Energy
Education Program, which will create an energy education workshop program
provided at no charge to Burbank businesses;
Solar
Photovoltaic Workshops, which will provide education on solar energy to
interested Burbank residents and businesses;
Energy Solutions
Business Rebate Programs, which will revise the methodology for
determining the rebate amount by focusing on energy-savings rather than
project cost; and,
Ultra-Low Flush
Toilet Rebate Program, which will dissolve the rebate element as ultra-low
flush toilets are the State�s standard plumbing requirement and instead
focus on promoting and rebating High Efficiency Toilets which use less
than 1.6 gallons of water.
Ms. Meyer
reported that funds are available in the Public Benefits Budget to cover
all recommended programs.
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Motion
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It was
moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted
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1503
Renewable Energy
and Efficiency Programs |
RESOLUTION NO.
27,391:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW AND REVISED RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
OF BURBANK WATER AND POWER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07.
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Adopted |
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon, Ramos,
Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Golonski.
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204
Request
from the Burbank ANC to host a Candidate Forum |
Mr.
McManus, Public Information Officer, presented a request from the Burbank
Armenian National Committee (ANC) to host a Candidate Forum in the Council
Chamber on Saturday, January 13, 2007, commencing at 10:00 a.m. He added
that the ANC also requested that the forum tape be edited by City staff
and cablecast frequently on Channel 6.
Mr.
McManus reported that on May 21, 1996, the Council adopted Resolution No.
24,741, which establishes policies regarding the use of City cable
broadcast facilities for election candidate forums. Through adoption of
the resolution, the Council expressed its belief that it would be in the
public interest for the City to permit, at no cost recovery, access by
qualified organizations to use City facilities for the purpose of
broadcasting debates and forums provided that neutrality is maintained in
how the program is conducted so as to ensure that public funds are
utilized solely for public education and information. He further noted
that the resolution in part stated that no organization which has endorsed
or may endorse a candidate for office or has taken a position or may take
a position on the merits of any City of Burbank ballot proposition shall
be entitled to sponsor a program. He stated that the Burbank ANC has
endorsed candidates for the Council in the past.
Mr.
McManus informed the Council that a written copy of Resolution No. 24,741
was provided to the Chair of the Burbank ANC on December 13, 2006. He
also noted that the Council has already authorized a Candidate Forum,
sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank, for Thursday,
January 25, 2007.
Mrs. Ramos,
Mr. Vander Borght and Mr. Campbell recognized the efforts of the Burbank
ANC as a community organization but noted that the ANC has endorsed them
in past elections. They stated that they were not comfortable with
supporting the request at this time as it did not meet the criteria set
forth in the resolution but suggested that the resolution�s criteria
pertaining to organizations which have endorsed or may endorse candidates
in local elections be revised at a future date.
Dr. Gordon
commended the ANC for the request and noted that the organization has
indicated they will not be endorsing candidates, and has also provided the
option of another organization conducting the forum if the Council
permits.
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Motion
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It was
moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried with Mr.
Golonski absent �to agendize the revision of Resolution No. 24,741.�
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Ordinance
Submitted
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It was moved by
Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �Ordinance No. 3713 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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206
901
Animal
Registration Renewal |
ORDINANCE NO.
3713:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 6-502 OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF ANIMAL REGISTRATION.
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Ordinance
Adopted
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The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon, Ramos,
Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Golonski.
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9:09 P.M.
Reconvene Agency
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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 |
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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9:10 P.M.
Memorial
Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:10 p.m. in memory of Madeline M. DeVore.
Margarita Campos, CMC
City
Clerk
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