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Present-
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Council Members
Bric, Golonski, Gordon, Reinke and Ramos. |
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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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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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5:38 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 Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to
Govt. Code �54957.6
Name of the Agency Negotiator:
Management Services Director/Judie Sarquiz.
Name of Organization Representing Employee:
Burbank Police Officers Association.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:33 p.m.
by Mrs. Ramos, 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 Ralph Walker, American Legion Post 150.
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Present-
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Council Members
Bric, Golonski, Gordon, Reinke and Ramos. |
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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
Moving Vietnam
Wall Event
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Mayor Ramos
presented Certificates of Recognition to Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial
Park, Boy Scouts of America, Verdugo Hills Council, Troop 201 and American
Legion Post 150 for their dedicated efforts in bringing the memorable
Traveling Vietnam Wall event to the Burbank community.
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Council
Comments |
Dr. Gordon
reported on attending the Environmental Oversight Committee meeting with
Mrs. Reinke.
Mr. Bric
reported on attending a Lions Club event and the Arroyo Verdugo Cities
meeting, and participating in the Civitan Jamboree Day event.
Mrs. Reinke also
reported on attending the Environmental Oversight Committee meeting,
ribbon cutting for First Capital Financial and Civitan Jamboree Day
event. She also announced upcoming meetings for the Environmental
Oversight Committee, Burbank Boulevard Merchants Association and the
Magnolia Park Community Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Ramos
reported that she received calls from two Congressmen regarding the
Interagency Communication Interoperability System, park detail and youth
mentoring program funding appropriations. She also reported that
Congressman Schiff extended the time limit for the $1.18 million for the
transit hub next to Bob Hope Airport.
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406
Airport
Authority Report
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Commissioner
Wiggins reported on the Airport Authority meeting of July 16, 2007. He
thanked Mayor Ramos for taking the time to address the Airport Authority.
He then reported that the Authority approved a leasehold transfer for
Mercury Aviation. He also announced that Councilman Bob Yousefian from
the City of Glendale was elected as the new Authority President, Mr.
Wiggins was elected Vice President, and Mr. Turner from the City of
Pasadena was elected Secretary.
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7:33 P.M.
410
404
Public Hearing
MTA CMP and
Adoption of the 2007 LDR
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Mayor Ramos
reported that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the City's
conformance with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Congestion
Management Program and the adoption of the 2007 Local Development Report."
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Meeting
Disclosures
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There were no
meeting disclosures.
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk
was asked if notices had been given as required by law. She replied in
the affirmative and advised that the City Clerk�s Office received no
correspondence on the matter.
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Staff Report
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Mr. Price,
Assistant Planner, Community Development Department, requested the Council
approve the proposed resolution certifying that the City is in compliance
with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority�s (MTA)
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and approve of submitting the Local
Development Report (LDR) for the 2006-07 reporting period as required by
the CMP. He stated that continued eligibility for Proposition 111 State
Gas Tax revenue is contingent on the City�s conformance with CMP
requirements, including submitting an annual report documenting the
demolition and new commercial and residential development impacting the
transportation system.
Mr. Price noted
that as was the case in 2005 and 2006, the traditional credit and debit
method of tracking development versus transportation improvements is
suspended while the MTA continues work on a nexus study on the feasibility
of implementing a county-wide congestion mitigation fee in lieu of the
debit-credit system. He reported that the City currently has a 103,590
point surplus accrued under the program from prior years and remains fixed
pending the result of the MTA nexus study. As such, the City remains in
compliance with the requirements of the CMP and, with the approval of the
proposed resolution and submittal of the LDR as required, will continue to
be eligible for Proposition 111 State Gas Tax revenues as well as other
transportation funding sources that require CMP compliance.
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Public comment
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Appearing to
comment was Esther Espinoza on the development at Empire Avenue and Buena
Vista Street.
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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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Motion
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Bric that �the following resolution be
passed and adopted.�
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410
404
Conformance with
the MTA CMP and Adoption of the 2007 LDR
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,496:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
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Adopted |
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Bric, Golonski,
Gordon, Reinke and
Ramos.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Members None.
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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
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Mrs. Ramos
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: Robert Phipps, requesting the Council pass a resolution in
opposition to the war; La Vergne Rosow, on parking issues; Gary Garrison,
on the karaoke program at the Joslyn Adult Center; Jim Schad, on standing
water by Johnny Carson Park; Ana May Nelson, on a film presentation being
shown at McCambridge Park; and, Esther Espinoza, on police activity at her
home.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral
Communications
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Mrs. Ramos
called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to
comment were: Esther Espinoza, on the Burbank Community Foundation; and,
Howard Rothenbach, on the energy efficiency programs.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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8:09 P.M.
Recess
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The Council
recessed at this time to allow the Redevelopment Agency Board to conduct
its meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:22 p.m. with all members present. |
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Bric that "the following item on the
consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1702
1108
Subord Agt with Agency, Burbank Accessible Apartment Corp and dept of Hsg
and Comm Devt
600 S. San
Fernando Blvd.
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,497:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
BETWEEN THE CITY, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, BURBANK
ACCESSIBLE APARTMENT CORPORATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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Adopted |
The consent
calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Bric, Golonski,
Gordon, Reinke and
Ramos.
Noes:
Council Members None.
Absent:
Council Members None.
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202-1
202-13
203-3
Appt to
Vacancies on the Bd of Bldg and Fire Code Appeals, Heritage Comm and Civic
Pride Committee
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Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk, requested the Council make appointments to vacancies on the
Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals, Heritage Commission and Civic
Pride Committee. She stated the Burbank Municipal Code provides that no
person shall serve on more than one board, commission or committee at the
same time, and as such, some members who were currently serving on other
boards and got appointed to various boards, commissions and committees on
May 22, 2007 had to resign their positions effective June 1, 2007. She
stated that on May 29, 2007, the City Clerk's Office began advertising and
accepting applications for these vacancies. As of the June 29, 2007
deadline, applications were received from: Robert L. Kinzel, Jesse L.
Byers, Marisa K. DiDomenico, Armond Aghakhanian and Laurie A. Kierstein
for the Civic Pride Committee; Laurie A. Kierstein, Marisa K. DiDomenico
and Barbara C. Sawyer-Pitkin for the Heritage Commission; and, Jef Vander
Borght for the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals.
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Members Appointed
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Following a vote
of the Council, Armond Aghakhanian (2008) was appointed to the Civic Pride
Committee; Laurie A. Kierstein (2008) and Marisa K. DiDomenico (2010) were
appointed to the Heritage Commission; and, Jef Vander Borght (2009) was
appointed to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals.
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1503
1504
Update on BWP
Water and Energy Efficiency Programs |
Mrs. Meyer,
Marketing Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), provided the Council
with an update on the following BWP water and energy efficiency programs:
Refrigerator Exchange Program; Refrigerator Round-Up Program; Made in the
Shade; Energy Solutions Business Rebate Program; Home Rewards Residential
Rebate Program; Home Energy Analyzer; Business Bucks; Solar Photovoltaic
Installations; Green Energy Champion Program; Plug-In Hybrid Electrical
Vehicle; Livingwise Educational Program; Wet Cleaning Program; and,
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification
Incentive Program. She informed the Council that BWP�s energy-saving
efforts during Fiscal Year 2006-07 have reduced the City�s electrical
consumption by over 4.8 million kilowatt-hours, enough to power 810
Burbank homes for a full year.
Mrs. Meyer
then reported on the following water conservation programs: High
Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program; High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates;
Energy Star Dishwashers; Residential Drip Irrigation Program; Water-Saving
Devices Program; and, LivingWise Program. She noted that these programs
have yielded a savings of over nine million gallons of water, enough to
serve the water needs of 41
Burbank households for an
entire year.
Mrs. Meyer
also elaborated on BWP�s educational efforts to promote water and
electricity conservation which included the Energy Expo and Water
Festival; Efficient Landscape Education workshop; Water Is Life Poster
Contest; Business Energy Workshops; and, several communication avenues.
The Council
noted and filed the report.
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202
203
Prioritizing the
Order of Appointments For vacancies
On Bds, Comm &
Committees
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Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk, requested Council consideration of prioritizing the order of
appointments for vacancies on boards, commissions and committees. She
reported that at the present time, subsequent to the expiration of the
application deadline for vacancies, the City Clerk�s Office conducts a
random drawing to select the order that the appointments will be presented
for Council consideration on the agenda. In addition, a random drawing is
conducted to select the order the applicants appear on the voting sheets.
Mrs. Campos
reported that on May 22, 2007, the Council made appointments to several
boards, commissions and committees and Vice Mayor Golonski suggested that
the Council consider prioritizing the appointments based on the
vacancy-to-applicant ratio; however, the Council chose to maintain the
random order selection process. She noted that at the May 29, 2007
meeting, Council Member Bric requested that staff bring back for Council
consideration a discussion of prioritizing the order of appointments for
vacancies.
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Motion
Failed
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It was moved by
Mrs. Reinke, seconded by Mr. Golonski and failed with Mr. Bric, Mr.
Golonski, Dr. Gordon, Mrs. Reinke and Mrs. Ramos voting no that �a new
procedure be established for the appointment of vacancies on boards,
commissions and committees, with a random drawing to establish the order
of appointments in the event of ties and that those boards with the
highest vacancy-to-applicant ratios be placed at the top in descending
order.�
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Motion
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It was moved by
Mrs. Reinke, seconded by Dr. Gordon to �maintain the random order process
as is.�
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Substitute Motion
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It was moved by
Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Bric and failed with Mr. Bric, Dr. Gordon,
Mrs. Reinke and Mrs. Ramos voting no �to adopt a new procedure based on
the vacancy-to-applicant ratio from the past appointments to boards,
commissions and committees.�
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Original
Motion
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The original
motion moved by Mrs. Reinke and seconded by Dr. Gordon carried with Mr.
Bric and Mr. Golonski voting no �to maintain the random order process as
is.�
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700
Burbank
Community Foundation Agreement |
Ms. Flores,
Community Resources Coordinator, Community Development Department,
provided an update on the previously-proposed City of Burbank and Burbank
Community Foundation (Foundation) agreement. She reported that the
agreement planned to create an additional platform for building a stronger
community and would potentially expand funding possibilities to help meet
the growing needs of the service-providing and non-profit community. She
added that on September 26, 2006, staff clarified the roles of the City
and Foundation Board, described potential charitable giving programs,
eligibility criteria for funding, types of funds and agreements, the grant
allocation process, information about other successful City foundations
and future steps. She noted that based on the Council support and concept
approval, efforts to reconstitute the organization and create a sound base
to fulfill its mission were set in motion.
Ms. Flores
reported that subsequent to the Council�s authorization, the Foundation
Chair presented staff with additional reservations of the Foundation Board
related to the proposed composition of the Board of Directors and the
Brown Act applicability. She recommended the City not continue with the
proposal to reconstitute the Foundation at this time and noted that
currently, staff is utilizing available resources to concentrate on other
pivotal projects and programs that focus on opportunities to strengthen
the community, local non-profits and assist in igniting and furthering the
community service agendas of local businesses and other organizations.
The Council
noted and filed the report.
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201-2
Annual Work Program and Performance Indicator Presentations
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Ms.
Alvord, City Manager, reported that the City has an annual process
following the budget via which staff reviews the annual work program by
department. The following individuals presented the
Annual Work Program and Performance Indicators for their
respective Department: Ms. Wyatt, Information Technology Director; Mrs.
Georgino, Community Development Director; and, Mr. Davis, Burbank Water
and Power General Manager.
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11:32 P.M.
Reconvene
Agency Mtg
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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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11:33 P.M.
Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
11:33 p.m.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City Clerk
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