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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. Stevenson, Senior Assistant 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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5:05 P.M.
Recess
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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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Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to
Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company et al. vs. Arizona Electric Power
Cooperative, Inc., et al.
Case No.:
BC369141
Brief description and nature of case:
A breach of contract action against the City of Burbank relating to the
sales of electricity in the California Energy Market during the California
Energy Crisis of 2000-2001.
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Name of Case:
Garden Grove v. Orange County Superior Court, Real Party in Interest Felix
Kha
Case No.:
G036250 � 4th District Court of Appeal
Brief description and nature of case:
A request for amicus assistance on a case involving the question of
whether medical marijuana must be returned to party once the case against
them is dismissed.
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Name of Case:
Save Tara v. City of West Hollywood
Case No.:
(2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 1091
Brief description and nature of case:
A request for amicus assistance from the City of West Hollywood dealing
with a recent Court of Appeals decision on the right of California cities
to enter into agreements with developers conditioned on future CEQA
compliance.
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5:37 P.M.
Study Session
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Infrastructure
Subcommittee Report.
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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. Stevenson, Senior Assistant City Attorney; and, Mrs. Wilson,
Deputy City Clerk.
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800
Infrastructure
Subcommittee Report
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Ms. Teaford,
Public Works Director, reported that the Council�s Fiscal Year 2006-07
Goals included several items pertaining to sustainability and as such, a
committee of Executive Staff was formed in December 2006 to develop a
recommendation on how to achieve these goals. She reported that the basic
concepts that the City will be seeking in a quest for a more sustainable
Burbank include the concepts of building an economically-dynamic,
socially-equitable and environmentally-sensitive future for Burbank and
the world�s population. She noted that staff looked at how other
neighboring cities have incorporated sustainability into their operations
and decision making and particularly liked the City of Pasadena�s model
which signed onto the Urban Environmental Accords (UEA), a series of 21
actions organized around seven themes that can be adopted at the city
level to achieve urban sustainability, promote healthy economies, advance
social equity and protect the world�s ecosystem by the year 2012. She
noted that the UEA were unveiled on June 5, 2005 by the United Nations and
provided action items that may be used by cities as reference points for
setting achievable goals and standards that can be tailored to fit the
specific structures of individual communities. She noted that the urban
themes included: energy; waste reduction; urban design; urban nature;
transportation; environmental health; and, water resources. She reported
that the committee determined that it would be appropriate and feasible
for the City to adopt an action plan containing the 21 actions set forth
in the UEA. In addition, staff developed an additional action related to
social justice.
Ms. Teaford then
discussed Burbank�s Action Plan which included 22 actions, including
social justice. She added that the City has 95 recommended strategies to
achieve these goals, comprising of 34 existing/on going programs; 30 new
administrative programs; and, 31 new legislative programs which will need
Council approval. She elaborated on the 21 actions and she summarized
that overall, the City has achieved four actions including: consumer
waste; green jobs; habitat corridors; and, social justice. She added that
staff anticipated achieving the following goals: energy; waste; urban
design; transportation; environmental health; and, water. The unknown
actions included parks, air quality and water efficiency.
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301-1
Earth Day
Proclamation
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Mayor Campbell
presented a proclamation to Ms. Teaford, Public Works Director, and staff
in recognition of Earth Day.
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6:33 P.M.
Recess
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The Council
recessed at this time.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers
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The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:44 p.m.
by Mr. Campbell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation
was given by Reverend Ron White, American Lutheran Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was led by Council Member Vander Borght.
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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. Stevenson, Senior Assistant City Attorney; and, Mrs. Wilson,
Deputy City Clerk.
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301-1
2007 Mayors Cup
Charity Golf Tournament
|
Mayor Campbell
presented a proclamation to Mike Caggiano, representing the Burbank
Sunrise Kiwanis Foundation, in recognition of the 2007 Mayors Cup Charity
Golf Tournament.
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301-1
Relay for Life
Proclamation |
Mayor Campbell
presented a proclamation to Anita Dominguez and Danella Putna from the
American Cancer Society, in recognition of the Relay for Life � Paint Our
Town Purple Day event.
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301-1
Armenian
Genocide Remembrance Day |
Mayor Campbell
presented a proclamation to Vahe Shahinian from the Burbank Armenian
National Committee, and Anna Simonyan and Andre Avanessians from Burbank
High School, in honor of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Anna
Simonyan made comments on the Armenian Genocide and presented copies of a
book by Samantha Power entitled �A Problem From Hell� to the Council and
Sharon Cohen, Library Services Director. Andre Avanessians commented on
the achievements of the Burbank High School Armenian Club.
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Council Comments
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Mr. Campbell
reported on attending the California Association of Public Information
Officials Conference in Yosemite on Sustainability. He also requested
that staff draft a letter to President Bush urging him to recognize the
Armenian Genocide.
Mr. Vander
Borght reported on a trip to the quarry in Minnesota for the selection of
material for the Community Services Building Project.
Mr. Golonski
thanked Mr. Campbell and Mr. Vander Borght for their dedicated service and
leadership on the Council.
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7:17 P.M.
604
602
Appeal of Bus.
Permit Denial
for - 2511 N.
Orchard Dr
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Mayor Campbell
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the appeal of
the Permit Appeals Panel decision denying a business permit for a home
occupation to Trygve Enterprises, Inc., for the property located at 2511
North Orchard Drive. The project was denied by the Permit Appeals Panel
on May 9, 2006.�
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Notice
Given
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There were no
meeting disclosures.
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Notice
Given |
The Deputy City
Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law. She replied
in the affirmative and advised that the City Clerk�s Office received no
written correspondence on the matter.
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Staff Report
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Mr. Stevenson,
Senior Assistant City Attorney, reminded the Council that this is a de
novo hearing and the applicant has the burden of proof to overturn the
Permit Appeals Panel�s decision.
Mr. Hirsch,
Assistant Community Development Director/ License and Code Services,
reported that on November 8, 2006, the Permit Appeals Panel conducted a
hearing for the purpose of reviewing an appeal by Trygve Enterprises, Inc.
(Trygve) and voted to uphold the decision by the License and Code Services
Division to deny the business permit application for a Home Occupation.
He stated that the business is located at 2511 North Orchard Drive and is
operated by Maxwell and Linda Cotter. As way of background, he reported
that Trygve applied for a business permit at 2511 North Orchard Drive in
August 2002 and were granted approval as there was no indication that the
operation of the business would be out of compliance with the Burbank
Municipal Code. He added that two months later, an application was
received and approved requesting to change their business address to a
commercial location at 500 East Olive Avenue, Suite 102. On April 26,
2006, an application was received to change the business address back to
2511 North Orchard Drive and an inspection was conducted which revealed
that the business would be in conflict with rules and regulations of the
Burbank Home Occupation Ordinance (Ordinance) if conducted as desired by
the applicant. He noted that the principal conflicts with the Ordinance
involved: increases in vehicular and pedestrian traffic; equipment not
recognized as part of a normal household being utilized on the premises
for the conduct of the business; sales of products on the premises; and,
repairs or alterations of products on the premises, all of which are not
permitted by the Ordinance.
Mr. Hirsch
reported that staff has received several complaints concerning the
operation of the business from the residence and elaborated on the
findings made by the Permit Appeals Panel in denying the application. He
noted that subsequent to the Permit Appeals Panel�s denial, staff learned
that Trygve applied for another business permit to operate at a commercial
location in Burbank at 2600 West Olive Avenue under the fictitious name
Alternative Health and Hearing Aids. He stated that the application has
been approved and the business is currently in operation. He stated that
the City Clerk�s Office received a proper request for appeal from Trygve
which has resulted in this matter being set for a public hearing.
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Applicant
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Mr. Cotter,
applicant, urged the Council to approve his application. He stated that
his immediate neighbors are in support of the business operation and
responded to the findings made by the Permit Appeals Panel as the basis
for denying his application. He noted that he is of retirement age and
desires to work out of his home and not have to pay expensive office space
rental costs.
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Citizen
Comment |
There was no
response to the Mayor�s invitation for speakers at this time.
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7:39 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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Council
Deliberation
|
Mr. Vander
Borght suggested allowing the business to operate on a trial basis to see
if problems arose. He however noted that complaints have been filed from
the neighborhood and if the permit was going to be granted, it would
require strict conditions and be on a short-term basis.
Mr. Golonski
stated that the purpose of the Home Occupation Ordinance was to allow for
a business in a residential area provided the business does not have
negative impacts on the neighborhood. He stated that this will set a
precedent and noted that the appellant has not met the burden of proof.
He added that the business is a commercial activity and belongs in a
commercial zone.
Dr. Gordon
stated that he did not believe the business is comparable to a dentist,
chiropractor or other occupations that generate more traffic, and that if
approved there should be conditions placed on the permit. He also noted
that the immediate neighbors are in support of the business and did not
believe the traffic generated will cause a traffic problem. He requested
the Council consider continuing the hearing until such a time that the
Code is amended to allow for exceptions.
Mr. Campbell
expressed concern over setting a precedent. He was also not supportive of
amending the Code.
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Motion
Fails |
It was moved by
Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Dr. Gordon and failed with Mr. Golonski and
Mr. Campbell voting no and Mrs. Ramos absent that �the hearing be
continued to allow for a Code amendment to provide for an Administrative
Use Permit process.�
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Motion
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �the following resolution
be passed and adopted.�
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DENYING THE APPEAL BY TRYGVE
ENTERPRISES, INC., AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION BY THE PERMIT APPEALS PANEL
(2511 NORTH ORCHARD DRIVE).
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Failed |
The motion to
adopt the resolution failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members Gordon and Vander Borght.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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Denial
Stands
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The Permit
Appeals Panel�s denial of the Home Occupation Application stands.
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8:23 P.M.
1703
602
Appeal of
Project No. 2006-047, DR 4201-7 W. Magnolia Ave.
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Mayor Campbell
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the appeal of
the Planning Board�s decision denying Project 2006-047, Development
Review, requested by the Applicant, Hamlet Zohrabians for the property
located at 4201-4207 West Magnolia Avenue. The project was denied by the
Planning Board on October 23, 2006.�
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Meeting
Disclosure
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Mr. Golonski
disclosed that he met with applicant and architect approximately two
months after the Planning Board�s denial.
Mr. Vander
Borght stated that he met the applicant at a social function approximately
two years ago.
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Notice
Given |
The Deputy City
Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law. She replied
in the affirmative and advised that the City Clerk�s Office received 17
pieces of written correspondence on the matter.
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Staff Report
|
Ms. Yelton,
Assistant Planner, Community Development Department, requested the Council
consider an appeal of the Planning Board�s decision to deny Project No.
2006-47 Development Review application to construct a three-story office
building on a 12,500-square foot lot over three levels of subterranean
parking. She reported that the appeal was received from the applicant and
architect, Hamlet Zohrabians, stating that the proposed project meets all
zoning and building codes including density, height, floor area ratio,
setbacks and required dedications. Additionally, the project plans were
revised to eliminate the third story and reduce the total building square
footage. She reported that three community meetings were held at which
concerns were expressed with regard to access via the alley adjacent to a
single-family residence, the roof-top terrace, three-story design, traffic
and the building�s architecture. She added that a subsequent community
meeting was held after the Planning Board�s denial at which additional
concerns were expressed with regard to traffic, the two-story height,
building size, inadequate parking, subterranean parking and setbacks. She
stated that staff has requested the applicant install a right-turn-only
sign at the exit of the parking garage onto Evergreen Street and noted
that the applicant is also willing to install mirrors and a drop arm. She
added that the applicant further states that the building style is
compatible with the neighborhood and the required parking has been
provided. She concluded that the project meets Code requirements and all
findings can be made. She also noted that no variances have been
requested.
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Applicant
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Mr. Zohrabians,
applicant/architect, highlighted the project�s features, and the design
iterations which resulted in eliminating the third level in response to
neighborhood concerns. He noted the uniqueness of the project site and
commented on the surrounding zoning and developments. He stated that the
office building is a permitted use and that the project meets all Code
requirements.
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Citizen
Comment
|
Appearing to
comment in opposition to the project were: Mark Stebbeds; Donna Stebbeds;
Ellen Dinem; Kelly Miller; Steve Urbanovich; Bill Lucas; Rich Kontas; Guy
Vardaman; and, Bethany Hartley, who also submitted a petition in
opposition to the project. In addition, Dr. Jay Adams commented on
height, parking and architectural issues and Michael Shonafelt, stated
that he will respond during rebuttal comments
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Rebuttal
Comments
|
Michael
Shonafelt, representing the applicant, responded to public comment and
stated that the applicant has responded to concerns with regard to
massing, setbacks, safety, egress and ingress, and building size. He
noted that the project meets all Code requirements and urged the Council
to approve the project.
Mr. Zohrabians
responded to public comment with regard to the change in the project�s
square footage and highlighted that the project meets all Code
requirements and does not require any variances.
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9:38 A.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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Council
Deliberation
|
Mr. Golonski
acknowledged the residents� concern with underground parking and the
project�s incompatibility with existing buildings. He however noted that
it was impossible to conform to both the Code and the existing buildings,
as the existing buildings are significantly under-parked. He also
acknowledged that the site has a unique configuration and noted that the
applicant has made several significant changes. He expressed concern with
the egress and ingress out of the subterranean garage and agreed with the
Traffic Engineer that egress/ingress onto Magnolia Boulevard was not a
good option. He also stated that having no setbacks on Evergreen Street
creates a safety issue and expressed concern with the overall size of the
building.
Mr. Vander
Borght noted the need to balance the reality of zoning that currently
allows the project to be built while addressing the major issues. He was
supportive of the two-story building but suggested a 30-foot height limit
for all building elements. He also expressed support for setbacks on
Evergreen Street to provide for adequate visibility out of the driveway
and suggested a seven-foot setback for at least a 50-percent portion of
the width along Evergreen Street on either side of the exit. He also
stated that the subterranean parking structure will be utilized as there
are no parking alternatives.
Dr. Gordon
requested clarification with regard to a Condition of Approval requiring
additional landscaping in the absence of setbacks. He noted that although
the project is not seeking variance approval, he was unable to make
several findings relative to adverse impacts on the existing or intended
neighborhood character, compatibility, impact to residential structures
and traffic. He stated that the project needs to be scaled down and the
safety issues need to be addressed.
Mr. Campbell
stated that height was the major issue to be addressed and noted that the
building was still massive and incompatible with the neighborhood. He
agreed with the main issues already mentioned relative to setbacks and
ingress and egress. He was supportive of the suggestion for a 30-foot
height limit for all building elements.
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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 subject to additional conditions that:
total building square footage be limited to 14,000 square feet; the
maximum height of any component of the building not exceed 30 feet; the
building envelope not exceed 27 feet; there will be a minimum of a
seven-foot setback on Evergreen Street for the specific purpose of
providing visibility out of the driveway to the maximum length possible
that still allows the project to comply with Code; there will be a minimum
of an additional five-foot setback in the rear of the building to be used
for landscaping, for purposes of buffering the north portion of the
property. In addition, a formal landscape plan would be brought back for
formal approval by the Council and the developer would be required to
install the appropriate number of street trees on Magnolia Boulevard.�
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1703
602
Project No.
2006-047, DR 4201-7 W. Magnolia Ave.
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RESOLUTION NO.
27,458:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING PROJECT NO. 2006-047
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (4201-4207 WEST MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD).
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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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Reporting on
Closed Session
|
Mr. Stevenson,
Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported on the items considered by the
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: Laurie Bleick, thanking Mr. Campbell and Mr. Vander Borght
for their service on the Council and in support of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Family Service Agency; Robert Phipps,
on the Secondhand Smoke Control Ordinance and announcing that the Glendale
Galleria is going smoke free; Jim Schad, requesting disclosure of
information for individuals lodging complaints; Michelle Feather, on web
streaming and on the Goal Setting Workshop; Esther Espinoza, on an
accident at Costco; Mark Stebbeds, on approval of a commercial project on
Magnolia Boulevard; Fred Prouser, on allowing the public to use a City
laptop during the meeting; Mark Barton, on the election; Rose Prouser, on
the improvement needs of the shuffle board court at the Tuttle Center;
and, Vahe Hovanessian, commending the Council for the Armenian Genocide
Proclamation and the offer to send a letter to President Bush urging him
to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
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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 period at this
time.
|
|
Citizen
Comment
|
Appearing to
comment in support of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for
their organizations were: Louanna Fonnegra, Kids Community Dental Clinic;
Shanna Warren, Boys and Girls Club; Barbara Howell, Burbank Temporary Aid
Center; and, Vicki Marachelian and Shant Minas, Armenian Relief Society (ARS),
Burbank Chapter.
Also appearing
to comment were: Kirk Bowren, on the characterization of the statements
made by the Community Development Goals Committee; Clancyna Atkins, in
support of the Burbank Boulevard Street Improvement Project; David Piroli,
on services provided by the ARS; Rose Prouser, on the Affordable Housing
Agreement for 261 West Verdugo Avenue and on CDBG funding; Fred Prouser,
in support of videotaping the Council Goal Setting Workshop and on CDBG
funding; Esther Espinoza, on CDBG funding; and, Vahe Hovanessian, on
videotaping the Community Development Goals Committee meetings and on the
need for diversity training.
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1301-3
Joint Mtg w the
Redev Agency
BS No. 1233 �
Burbank Boulevard St Improvement Project
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Mr. Moheize,
Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, requested approval of
a: Cooperation Agreement consenting to Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
expenditures in a non-Redevelopment Project Area; Professional Services
Agreement with LAN Engineering for construction management and inspection
services; and, construction contract and related documents to award the
bid to All American Asphalt for Bid Schedule (BS) No. 1233 � Burbank
Boulevard Street Improvement Project. He gave a brief overview of the
project and noted that during the design stage, staff held several
meetings with residents, businesses and property owners to solicit
comments on the proposed improvements. He added that on May 2, 2006, the
Council and Agency Board approved the Design Development Plans and
directed staff to continue with the final construction drawings. He noted
that on January 23, 2007, staff returned to the Council for review of the
final construction cost estimates and approval of the proposed budget.
Staff was directed to consider some project modifications and bidding
options.
Mr. Moheize
reported that the proposed street improvements include: landscape medians;
new roadway pavements; street trees, furniture lighting, landscaping and
irrigation; selected accent areas; and, traffic signal modifications and
interconnections. He added that BS No. 1233 was advertised on March 10
and 14, 2007 and at a bid opening conducted on April 3, 2007, nine
contractors submitted bids ranging from $6.3 million to $8.7 million. He
stated that All American Asphalt submitted the lowest bid of $6.3 million,
which is 5.8 percent below the engineer�s estimate of $6.7 million. He
added that the project is estimated to cost $8,282,360.75, with the Agency
funding $8,182,360.75 with 2003 Golden State bond proceeds. The remaining
$100,000 for future improvements would be included in the Fiscal Year
2007-08 budget.
Mr. Moheize also
reported that staff recommends the Agency Board approve a Cooperation
Agreement between the City and the Agency to transfer funds for the street
improvements, making the necessary Health and Safety Code Section 33445
findings and appropriate funds in the amount of $8,182,360.75. He
reported that the project completion date was February 2008.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �the following
resolutions be adopted.�
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1301-3
BS No. 1233 �
Burbank Boulevard St Improvement Project
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RESOLUTION NO.
27,459:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF A
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AND THE CITY OF BURBANK; APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LAN ENGINEERING; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETERMINING THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1233 -- ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT (BURBANK BOULEVARD
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT).
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Red Agency
Reso Adopted
|
Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. R-2181 Approving the Terms and Provisions of a
Cooperation Agreement Between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Burbank and the City of Burbank and Amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Budget in the Amount of $8,182,360.75 for the Burbank Boulevard Street
Improvement Project was adopted.
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|
Adopted |
The resolutions
were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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1208
Jt Mtg w the
Agency
Affordable
Housing Agt � 261 W. Verdugo Avenue
|
Mr. Lynch,
Senior Redevelopment Project Manager, Community Development Department,
provided a status on the acquisition of 261 West Verdugo Avenue, as
requested by the Council/Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board at the
meeting on March 20, 2007. He stated that the subject property was
acquired by the Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC) for the purpose of
increasing the City�s inventory of affordable housing and was financed by
the Agency.
Mr. Lynch noted
that concerns have been raised by the Council with regard to the funding
process including the fact that a previous sale was not adequately
addressed as part of the staff report. He reported that staff has
examined the acquisition procedures and is recommending several changes,
including: providing a summary of all real estate transactions associated
with the property under consideration for the previous three years as part
of any acquisition or acquisition-related staff report; bringing all
property acquisitions and/or acquisition-related matters to the
appropriate Council Subcommittee prior to making recommendations to the
full Council/Agency Board; continuing to pursue other qualified appraisers
with whom to work; and, performing a comprehensive audit of the BHC. He
noted that an audit scope will be brought back for Council approval on May
22, 2007 and that staff will keep the Council updated with regard to the
direction that staff and the BHC make efforts to rescind the transaction.
Mr. Golonski
suggested a policy that when there is a need for a recusal by a senior
staff/or Executive, it should be disclosed to the Council and public.
The Council
noted and filed the report.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �the following items on the
consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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204-3
General Election
Results |
RESOLUTION NO.
27,460:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD ON APRIL 10,
2007.
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907
804-3
OTS Grant for
Seat Belt Compliance Prog and Amend FY 2006-07 Budget |
RESOLUTION NO.
27,461:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE 2007 CALIFORNIA SEAT
BELT COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
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Adopted |
The consent
calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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804-3
CDBG
Fiscal Year
2007-2008 Annual Plan - Consolidated Plan Submission (Fiscal Years
2003-08)
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Mr. Yoshinaga,
Grants Coordinator, Community Development Department, reported that the
proposed resolution requests approval to: file Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual
Plan under the Consolidate Plan; file Federal fund applications for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs; file the 2007
Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds; authorize the City Manager to execute Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) funding agreements, act as the City�s certified officer under
Federal environmental review procedures and execute sub-recipient
contracts with organizations utilizing CDBG and/or HOME funds; and, permit
the extension of specific CDBG reimbursable contracts for capital
projects.
Mr. Yoshinaga
reported that the 2007 Annual Plan details resources totaling over $16.2
million, including $1.35 million in Federal CDBG entitlement, reallocated
funds and program income, and $809,339 in HOME funds. He stated that
compared with 2006 [$1,348,903 and $813,379], the 2007 CDBG funding was
only minimally higher ($1,800) at $1,350,705, while HOME funding was
slightly lower ($4,000) at $809,339. He explained that of the Fiscal Year
2007 HOME funds available, $728,405 will be used by the Burbank Housing
Corporation for housing acquisition and rehabilitation activities, with
HOME program administration funded at $80,934. He added that specific
projects will be brought back for Council approval once identified.
Mr. Yoshinaga
informed the Council that capital projects as recommended by the Goals
Committee and the Executive Staff were considered and approved by Council
Resolution No. 27,422 on February 13, 2007. The approval was based on an
estimated 2007 capital fund total of $881,875; however, when CDBG
entitlement notices were released by HUD actual capital funds available
were reduced to $877,958 or a difference of $3,917. He noted that both the
Goals Committee and the Executive Staff recommended reducing Public Works
Department programs by this amount making the revised total $344,958.
For public
services, Mr. Yoshinaga reported that the Goals Committee and Executive
Staff recommendations differ for six organizations. Compared with 2006,
the Goals Committee recommended increases for the Salvation Army, Family
Service Agency, Kids Community Dental Clinic and Build Rehabilitation,
while recommending decreases for the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD),
Boys and Girls Club, Heritage Clinic-CAPS Burbank, Armenian Relief Society
and We Care for Youth. For the remaining departments and organizations,
the Goals Committee recommended the same level of funding as in 2006, and
zero funding for the new request by Everybody Wins Los Angeles. He noted
that the Executive Staff recommended increases for Build Rehabilitation,
Burbank Temporary Aid Center and Kids Community Dental Clinic, while
recommending decreases for the BUSD, Boys and Girls Club and the Heritage
Clinic. He added that the Executive Staff recommended that all other
departments and organizations be funded at last year�s levels and agreed
with the Goals Committee concerning zero funding for Everybody Wins Los
Angeles.
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Motion
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght to �adopt the Executive
Staff recommendations with the following changes: an additional $2,500 for
the Family Service Agency; an additional $2,500 for the Burbank Temporary
Aid Center; a reduction of $5,000 from Build Rehabilitation; a reduction
of $2,500 from We Care for Youth; and, funding in the amount of $2,500 for
Everybody Wins Los Angeles.�
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804-3
CDBG
Fiscal Year
2007-2008 Annual Plan - Consolidated Plan Submission (Fiscal Years
2003-08)
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RESOLUTION NO.
27,462:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 ANNUAL PLAN UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SUBMISSION (FISCAL YEARS 2003-08) FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RELATED AGREEMENTS.
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Adopted |
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski,
Gordon, Vander Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos.
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102-3
Consideration of
Videotaping
the Council�s
Annual Goal
Setting Workshop |
Mr. McMannus,
Public Information Officer, reported that at the April 17, 2007 meeting,
Council Member Gordon requested that the Council consider videotaping the
Council�s annual Goal Setting Workshop for airing on Burbank TV6. He
stated that each year, the Council holds an informal Goal Setting Workshop
on a Saturday and that the Council�s 2007 Goal Setting Workshop was
scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2007 in the Administrative Services
Building. He added that if it is the desire of the Council, the Public
Information Office would videotape the meeting for replay at a later date
on Burbank TV6.
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Motion
Fails
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It was moved by
Dr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Golonski and failed with Mr. Vander Borght and
Mr. Campbell voting no that �the 2007 Council Goal Setting Workshop to be
held on May 5, 2007 be videotaped.�
The report was
noted and filed.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �Ordinance No. 3719 be
read for the second time by title only and be passed and adopted.�
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1702
PD No.2006-46
PD, DA, DR and MND � Dasher Lawless �
3805 W. Olive
and 109 N. Screenland Dr.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3719:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO.
2006-046 AND APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
NO. 2006-046 (3805 West Olive Avenue and 109 North Screenland Drive �
Dasher Lawless, Inc., Applicant).
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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 Member Ramos.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by
Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �Ordinance No. 3720 be
read for the second time by title only and be passed and adopted.�
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500
Diversion of
Const. and Demolition Debris Ord
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ORDINANCE NO. 3720:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7,
ARTICLE 20 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DIVERSION OF
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS.
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Adopted |
The ordinance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon, Vander
Borght and
Campbell.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Abstain:
Council Member Golonski.
Absent:
Council Member Ramos
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1:18 A.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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1:18 A.M.
Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
1:18 a.m.
Josephine Wilson
Deputy City
Clerk
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APPROVED OCTOBER
30, 2007
Mayor
of the Council
of the
City of Burbank |
