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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; Ms. Scott, Chief Assistant City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk.
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Follow-Up On
Circulator Transit Service And The Burbank Transportation Demand
Management Program
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Mr. Kriske,
Senior Planner, Community Development Department, reported that the
purpose of the study session was to explore the feasibility of
implementing a circulating transit service within the City, and to follow
up on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory�s (NREL) analysis of the
City�s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. He stated that
the City is currently serviced by a combination of local and regional
services that do not necessarily focus on local, community service. He
explained that the existing Metropolitan Transportation Authority transit
services are generally point-to-point along major arterials, while the
City�s BurbankBus fixed routes are designed to transport employees between
regional rail stations and their places of employment within the City
during the major commute periods of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. He added that BurbankBus operates an all-day,
demand-responsive service for senior and disabled riders for shopping,
medical appointments, and other local, resident-oriented trips; however,
this service is not available to the general population.
Mr. Kriske
commented on past attempts to establish various community-oriented
circulator services via the Burbank Transportation Management Organization
(TMO) in 1992 and 1997, but noted that the service failed to attract
ridership because the travel time was not convenient with employees�
typical lunch hours. He added that the City has also experimented with
providing a local circulator service for holiday shoppers in the Downtown
which was moderately successful. Regardless of this mixed-success in the
past, he stated that the ability to provide community-focused service
remains an important goal of the Transit Services Task Force and staff.
He stated that staff provided options to provide community-oriented
transit services, including expanding existing BurbankBus services to
provide full-day coverage or providing new, focused transit routes serving
local destinations like shopping areas, medical facilities, public
facilities, parks, and recreational venues, which are more
community-serving.
With regard to
the NREL report, he stated that the purpose of the TDM ordinances and the
TMO is to reduce peak-period vehicle trips made by commuters to and from
the City�s major employment centers. The goal of these programs is to
reduce overall peak-period commuter trips by 38 percent by the program�s
sunset year of 2011. He explained that in 2006, NREL completed a study
of the TMO and TDM ordinances and provided a number of recommendations to
increase the effectiveness of the trip reduction program and its impact on
reducing vehicle trips and improving air quality. He added that at a
study session held in September 2006, the Council communicated a number of
broad goals with regard to expanding TDM programs beyond their current
sunset year of 2011 and expanding the areas subject to TDM programs to
other employment centers in the City, such as the Golden State area or
even citywide. The Council also considered re-visiting the City�s trip
reduction goal (currently set at 38 percent in the Media District and
Downtown Areas by 2011), the size of businesses subject to the current
ordinance (currently set to businesses with 25 or more employees),
increasing trip reporting requirements to capture different travel
periods, and improving the methods used to measure trip reductions. He
added that staff is continuing to evaluate these options as part of a
possible revision to the TDM ordinances, especially in the context of a
broader review of the City�s transportation policy through the Mobility
Element update and the possible implementation of a trip-based development
standard that would limit development based on expected trip generation.
Mr. Kriske
further reported that the TDM programs and TMO are important programs in
reducing congestion and maintaining mobility in the major employment
centers in the City, and as such, should be extended and potentially
expanded beyond the current sunset periods stipulated in the ordinances.
He noted that staff currently assumes that the 38 percent reduction in
commuter trips will continue to occur in the Media District and Downtown
areas, and programs these assumptions into the City�s Travel Demand Model
used to forecast future traffic conditions.
Mr. Kriske also
commented on a framework under which the amount of development allowed on
a particular land parcel would be influenced by the ability for that
development to participate in TDM programs. He noted that while TDM
assumptions are built into the City�s long-range travel demand
forecasting, under current City policy, trip reductions due to TDM
measures are not considered as part of the short-term traffic studies
conducted as part of new development projects. He requested Council
direction on whether to consider accounting for TDM reductions as part of
the traffic study review process and any proposed development control that
uses traffic generation as a limiting factor to new development. He
recommended that any changes to the TDM programs occur as part of the
overall General Plan update and implementation of any new trip-based
development standard, where consideration should be given to integrate TDM
reductions and incentives as part of the project review process for new
development.
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5:33 P.M.
Recess
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The Council
recessed at this time.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
by Mayor Ramos.
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Invocation
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The invocation
was given by Reverend Greg Batson, First United Methodist Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was led by Bob Kramer, Community Assistance
Coordinator.
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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; Ms. Scott, Chief Assistant City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
|
Dr. Gordon
reported on attending the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Athletic
Fields Oversight Committee and the Burbank Housing Corporation Oversight
Committee meetings.
Mr. Bric
reported on meeting with Mr. Kunert on the upcoming Omer Lane project
together with Mrs. Reinke.
Mrs. Reinke also
reported on meeting with Mr. Kunert and on attending the Boys and Girls
Club talent show and the Peyton-Grismer back-to-school event.
Mrs. Ramos
reported on meeting with a City of Glendale representative on the Wi-Fi
system, and on attending the BUSD Athletic Field Oversight Committee
meeting, the Economic Alliance Annual Meeting and the Peyton-Grismer
back-to-school event.
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Public Comment
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Mrs. Ramos
called for speakers for public comment at this time.
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Public
Comment |
Appearing to
comment were: Gary Garrison; Larry Fagar; Marianna Walton; Paul Dyson;
Peggy Flynn; Bob Olson; Michelle Crozier; Barbara Beckley; David Piroli;
Joe Guttierrez; Christine Turner; Howard Rothenbach; and, Charlene Peale.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Items removed
from consent
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Dr. Gordon
requested that the items regarding: Authorization to Enter Into a
Construction Agreement with Griffith Company to Install Water Transmission
Lines as Part of the State Route 134 Ramp Project and to Amend the Fiscal
Year 2007-08 Budget;� Second Amendment to Rental Agreement Between the
City of Burbank and the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank;� �Resolution to
Issue a Notice of Intent to Create Quiet Zone;� and, �Authorizing
Execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the City of Glendale for the
Glenoaks Boulevard Rehabilitation Project,� be removed from the consent
agenda for the purpose of discussion. The Council concurred.
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Motion |
It was moved by
Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Reinke that "the following items on the
consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1506
406
Wireless Comm
Use and Maintenance
Agt Btn the
City and Airport
Authority
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,533:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS USE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
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1204-2
Final Parcel Map
No. 63790 and Subdivision Improvement Agt (PMB Burbank #1 LLC)
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,534:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO.
63790 AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (PMB BURBANK #1
LLC).
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703
801-2
Barbara and
Garry Marshall Family Foundation
Donation
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,535:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE DONOR � DONEE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BARBARA AND GARRY MARSHALL FAMILY
FOUNDATION AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGET BY ACCEPTING THE
DONATION OF $100,000.
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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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1504
1401
801-2
Const Agt
with Griffith Co.
SR134 Ramp Project
|
A report was received from the Community Development Department requesting
Council authorization to enter into a Construction Agreement with Griffith
Company to install three relocated water transmission lines as part of the
State Route 134 Ramp Project and to amend the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget
in the amount of $220,600. Staff proposed to amend the Budget by using
127 Development Impact Fees to front the $220,600 in increased costs
required for the construction, which should be reimbursed by the
California Department of Transportation as part of the overall 134 Ramp
Project.
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Motion |
It was moved by Dr. Gordon and seconded by Mrs. Reinke that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted.�
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1504
1401
801-2
Const Agt
with Griffith Co.
SR134 Ramp Project
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,536:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRIFFITH COMPANY AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2007-2008 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $220,600 TO FUND ADDITIONAL COSTS
FOR THE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN WATER TRANSMISSION LINES (RAMP IMPROVEMENT
ON SR-134).
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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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804-3
Amend to
Rental Agt.
btn the City and Boys & Girls Club. 2244 N. Buena Vista St. |
A report was received from the Community Development Department requesting
Council approval of an Amendment to the Rental Agreement between the City
and the Boys and Girls Club. The Amendment would allow the Boys and Girls
Club to sublease a portion of their facility at 2244 North Buena Vista
Street to Kedren Community Health Center to operate a Head Start Program.
Staff indicated that Head Start is a Federally-funded program that was
first established in 1965 to promote school readiness for low-income
families by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children
through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and
other services to enrolled children and families.
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Motion |
It was moved by Dr. Gordon and seconded by Mr. Bric that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted with, an amendment that any sublease
modifications be brought back to the Council.�
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A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (2244
BUENA VISTA STREET).
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Substitute
Motion
Failed
|
The substitute motion moved by Mr. Golonski to approve the resolution as
presented failed due to lack of a second.
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Original
Motion
Failed |
The original
motion failed by the following vote due to the requirement of a
four-fifths vote:
Ayes: Council Members Gordon, Golonski
and Ramos.
Noes:
Council Members Bric and Reinke.
Absent:
Council Members None.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Bric that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted.�
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804-3
Amend to
Rental Agt.
btn the City and Boys & Girls Club. 2244 N. Buena Vista St. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,537:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (2244
BUENA VISTA STREET).
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Adopted |
The resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Bric, Golonski,
Reinke and Ramos.
Noes:
Council Member Gordon.
Absent:
Council Members None.
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|
1501-3
Notice of Intent to establish a Quiet Zone at the Buena
Vista Street crossing near San Fernando Blvd.
|
Pursuant to Federal Regulations, staff requested Council approval of a
resolution to issue a Notice of Intent to establish a railroad Quiet Zone
on the Valley Subdivision at the Buena Vista Street crossing near San
Fernando Boulevard. The report indicated that in 2005, the Council
directed staff to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Quiet
Zone. Staff found that improvements to the at-grade rail/highway
crossings on both the Valley and Ventura Subdivisions would allow the
installation of a Quiet Zone. Staff noted that this resolution involves
only the Valley Subdivision, as improvements necessary to qualify for a
Quiet Zone on the Ventura Subdivision near Vanowen Street are still under
design. The resolution would allow staff to proceed with the intent to
establish a Quiet Zone, although it does not bind the City to implement a
Quiet Zone. Staff clarified that regardless of whether a Quiet Zone is
established, improvements that are planned and budgeted for the Buena
Vista Street at-grade crossing will be completed.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Reinke and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted.�
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1501-3
Notice of Intent to est Quiet Zone at the Buena Vista St
crossing near San Fernando Blvd.
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,538:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ESTABLISH A QUIET ZONE PROCESS FOR LOCOMOTIVE HORNS WITHIN THE VALLEY
SUBDIVISION AT BUENA VISTA STREET NEAR SAN FERNANDO BOULEVARD, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR 222.
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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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|
1405
405-2
Glenoaks Boulevard Rehabilitation Project |
A report was
received from the Public Works Department stating that the City of
Glendale�s
Glenoaks Boulevard Rehabilitation Project includes the resurfacing of
Glenoaks Boulevard from Grandview Avenue in Glendale to the
Burbank/Glendale boundary. Staff reported that since a portion of the
City boundary runs through the roadway of Glenoaks Boulevard between
Spazier Avenue and approximately 180 feet north of
Alameda Avenue,
staff recommended including this portion of Glenoaks Boulevard in
Glendale�s project by participating in a cooperation agreement. Under the
terms of the agreement, the City of Glendale would handle the bidding
process, as well as the construction management of the project and the
City of
Burbank
would pay for the portion of the project within
Burbank
in an amount not to exceed $108,530.
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|
Motion |
It was moved by Dr. Gordon and seconded by Mrs. Reinke that �the following
resolution be passed and adopted.�
|
|
1405
405-2
Glenoaks Boulevard Rehabilitation Project
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,539:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BURBANK AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE GLENOAKS BOULEVARD
REHABILITATION PROJECT.
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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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704
Debell Clubhouse
Concession Agreement
|
Ms. Bartolo, Deputy Park, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)
Director, requested Council approval of an Interim Operating Agreement
with Raymond and Michelle Lucero (d.b.a. R&M Concessions, Inc.) for the
DeBell Golf Course while the new clubhouse is being constructed; approval
of a temporary agreement to lease a catering truck to provide continued
food and beverage services during the demolition and construction of the
DeBell Clubhouse; approval for EZ-Go Textron to enter into a 48 month
lease for the mobile food and beverage refresher cart that will enhance a
reduced level of service to golfing patrons during the construction
process; and, approval to enter into a five-year agreement with R&M
Concessions, Inc. to commence once the new clubhouse has been reopened.
She noted that the terms of the agreement will remain the same as required
in their current agreement. She informed the Council that the existing
DeBell clubhouse is due to be demolished in September 2007 and the new
clubhouse will be completed during the Winter of 2008-09.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Reinke and seconded by Mr. Golonski
that �the following resolution be passed and adopted, with additional
direction that the Clubhouse Concession Agreement require: the
establishment of goals which will be
reviewed by the PRCS Board on an annual basis; one or more certified food
handlers; and, clarification of the hours of operation.�
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|
704
Interim
Concession Agreement with Raymind and Michele Lucero dba R&M Concessions
Inc
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,540:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE INTERIM CONCESSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND RAYMOND
AND MICHELE LUCERO, dba R & M CONCESSIONS, INC.
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|
704
Lease Agt with
Luis Lara dba Command Performance for Lease of a Catering Truck
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,541:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND LUIS LARA, dba COMMAND
PERFORMANCE FOR LEASE OF A CATERING TRUCK.
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|
704
Lease Agt with
Textron Fin Corp for a Beverage and Refreshment Cart
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,542:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND TEXTRON
FINANCIAL CORPORATION FOR LEASE OF A BEVERAGE AND REFRESHMENT CART.
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|
704
Concession
Agreement
With Raymiond
and Michele Lucero dba R&M Concessions Inc. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,543:
A RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE DEBELL CLUBHOUSE CONCESSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND
RAYMOND AND MICHELE LUCERO, dba R & M CONCESSIONS, INC.
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|
Adopted |
The resolutions
were 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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|
Housing
Element
Update
|
Ms. Lazar, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, informed the
Council that staff has begun the mandatory update of the City�s General
Plan Housing Element. She explained that State law requires that every
city has a General Plan and the Housing Element is one of the mandated
chapters the General Plan. She added that State law dictates the contents
of the Housing Element and the timing of the updates, which must be
adopted by the Council no later than June 30, 2008. She further stated
that State law provides much more detail on the required contents of the
Housing Element than any other General Plan element because the Federal
and State governments place a high priority on the provision of housing in
the communities. In addition, the lack of availability of affordable
housing is considered to have reached crisis proportion in California.
She noted that the State of California considers the Housing Element to be
one of the most important tools for addressing the State housing policy
and the local jurisdictions are considered as the primary implementers of
the State housing policy.
Ms. Lazar informed the Council that Burbank�s Housing Element is required
to identify existing and projected housing needs and to establish goals,
policies and programs for preservation, improvements and development of
housing to meet the needs of all segments of the population. The City is
also required to provide for a fair share of the regional housing needs as
determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. She
explained that the process used to determine each city�s fair share is
called the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which takes into
consideration the number of jobs in the city compared to the size of the
population, the existence of public transit opportunities, the city�s
location in the metropolitan region and the amount of low-income housing
opportunities that already exist in the community. She noted that
addressing the RHNA is generally considered to be the most challenging
part of any Housing Element.
Ms. Lazar noted that cities are not required to build the amount of
housing allocated in the RHNA but are required to show that there is
available capacity in the city�s General Plan and zoning to allow this
amount of housing to be built by right. The City must also identify and
address any constraints to housing construction. As such, she stated that
State Housing Element law requires every city to provide a Site Inventory
and Analysis in the Housing Element which identifies specific sites
suitable for residential development. She stated that in order for a
city�s Housing Element to be compliant with State law, it must show that
it has enough sites zoned for residential use, at appropriate densities,
to accommodate its RHNA allocation.
Ms. Lazar reported that staff�s preliminary calculations have shown that,
based on existing zoning and land use plan, the current residential
capacity of the City is insufficient to meet the RHNA allocation for this
Housing Element Update cycle. She reported that Burbank�s new RHNA
allocation is approximately 3,800 new units while the initial analysis of
the remaining capacity of the land zoned for residential use shows a
capacity of approximately 1,700 units, resulting in a shortfall of
approximately 2,000 units. She added that the shortfall must be addressed
in the Housing Element Update and will likely entail significant land use
and density changes in the Land Use Element, and subsequent implementation
by means of zone changes.
Ms. Lazar reported that staff proposed a joint Council and Planning Board
Study Session on October 2, 2007, at which various aspects of the
residential capacity issues will be presented in detail along with options
for providing the necessary additional capacity. She stated that State
law requires every city to have a legally-compliant Housing Element and
any city not in compliance is open to legal challenge which could result
in the courts suspending the city�s authority to issue almost all
development permits. She also noted that a legally-compliant Housing
Element is a prerequisite for numerous different funding programs and as
such, it is in the City�s best interest to meet the rigorous mandates of
the State Housing Element and provide the necessary residential
capacity.
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Council
Direction
|
Staff was directed to proceed with the following schedule as outlined in
the staff report: hold a joint City Council/Planning Board Study Session
on Residential Capacity and Density on October 2, 2007; conduct outreach
meetings, focus neighborhood meetings and community workshops in October
and November 2007; receive public input in January 2008; hold a Council
Study Session on the draft Housing Element on January 15, 2007; send Draft
Housing Element to State Department of Housing and Community Development
for a mandatory 60-day review on February 1, 2007; make the Draft Housing
Element and Negative Declaration available for public review and comment
on March 17, 2008; hold a Planning Board public hearing on the Housing
Element on April 21, 2008; and, hold a City Council public hearing on the
Housing Element and adoption of Element on June 17, 2008.
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708
1701
Art in Public Places ZTA
|
Mr. Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported
that on July 31, 2007, Council Member Golonski requested a discussion on
the option of allowing developers, who are not interested in meeting the
Art in Public Places obligation of installing an on-site art piece, to
contribute half of their one percent obligation towards the Burbank
Unified School District�s Arts for All Program with the remaining funds
placed in the Public Art Fund (PAF). He reported that currently,
developers who do not desire to install on-site art must contribute their
entire one percent to the PAF and the funds are used exclusively for the
financing of art projects. He stated that the necessary action to alter
the ordinance would be to initiate a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to expand
the in-lieu fee to include the option of allocating half of the one
percent towards the Arts for All Program. He noted that the item was
placed on the agenda for additional Council direction.
Mr. Golonski stated that this proposal was originated by members of the
Art in Public Places Committee with a goal of providing all children in
the Burbank Unified School District the opportunity to participate in arts
education regardless of their ability to pay.
Mrs. Reinke was supportive of proceeding with the ZTA with a more
comprehensive package that provides for oversight of the funds.
Mr. Bric requested clarification with regard to the implications of the
proposed ZTA to the PAF.
Dr. Gordon was supportive of proceeding with the ZTA.
Mrs. Ramos was very supportive of the arts program but not of the funding
mechanism as proposed by the ZTA.
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102-3
Burbank Voices
Then and Now TV Series
|
Mr. McManus,
Public Information Officer, provided the Council with a progress report on
one of its goals of establishing an Oral History Program for the City. He
added that planning meetings for the project have begun and the series
production will be entitled �Burbank Voices: Then and Now.� He stated
that the production will be aired on Channel 6, the website and copies
would be made available at the libraries. He informed the Council that
the production will receive guidance from the Public Information Office (PIO)
Subcommittee and various community resources such as the Historical
Society, Heritage Commission, Burbank Public Library and the Burbank
Unified School District.
Dr. Gordon
requested that specific nominating criteria or guidelines be provided on
the nominating form. He also supported the applications being reviewed by
the Heritage Commission.
Mrs. Ramos
suggested having the Heritage Commission review the applications prior to
the PIO Subcommittee making the final decision.
Mrs. Reinke
noted the need for the production to proceed and stated that a review by
the Heritage Commission could potentially delay the process.
Mr. Golonski
suggested inviting a Heritage Commission member and a Historical Society
member to sit on the PIO Subcommittee to help review applications.
The Council
recommended that the PIO Subcommittee utilize the resources of one member
of the Historical Society and one member of the Heritage Commission to
held guide the production. Mr. Bric volunteered to be a substitute for
Mrs. Ramos for the process.
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1502
Council
Direction regarding the Study Session -
Transit
Circulator
|
Mrs.
Reinke supported a circulator with stops to be determined by the Transit
Services Task Force but including areas such as the Airport, Empire
Center, Downtown Burbank, Metro Station, Magnolia Park and on Hollywood
Way. She also recommended that the routes be incorporated into the
current BurbankBus system and suggested conducting a feasibility study on
the issue.
Mr. Bric
expressed concern with funding and expressed his support only if a funding
source, separate from the General Fund, can be identified.
Dr. Gordon
was supportive of measures that improve transportation and circulation in
the community, but stated he did not see how the trolley system would be
cost effective nor any direct benefits. He was however interested in
receiving information on similar services from other comparable cities.
Mr.
Golonski was also skeptical of the circulator�s feasibility due to the
ridership challenge but supported receiving information from other cities
such as Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Glendale.
Mrs. Ramos
stated that there is support for further exploration and information, and
noted the need to make sure that the BurbankBus and GotWheels systems
remain fiscally viable.
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Council
Direction regarding the Study Session -
Burbank TMO
|
Dr. Gordon
was not supportive of incorporating the Transportation Demand Management
requirements in association with development, thereby allowing developers
to have more density by promoting certain transportation demand programs
which minimize traffic.
Mr.
Golonski was in favor of extending the Transportation Demand Management
sunset provision and expanding the areas covered by the Burbank
Transportation Management Organization (TMO), specifically to the Golden
State area. In terms of using the Transportation Demand Management
program in development standards, he cautioned that the City needs to be
very conservative but was interested in more details as it can be used as
a mechanism to encourage transit-oriented development.
Dr.
Gordon was supportive of expanding the TMO to the Golden State area but
noted the need to look at any potential impacts on smaller businesses. He
also requested information from other cities that have used the credit
approach to control traffic and congestion issues.
Mrs.
Ramos expressed support for expanding the TMO model, specifically to the
Golden State area, and was interested in providing credit for trip
reduction but only in the Media District, Downtown and the Golden State
areas, all dependent on whether the City moves forward with the Traffic
Intensity Measurement Standard.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by
Mrs. Reinke and seconded by Mr. Bric that �Ordinance No. 3729 be read for
the second time by title only and be passed and adopted.�
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1503
411
Milford Wind
Corridor Phase I Project Power Sales Agt
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ORDINANCE NO. 3729:
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING ENTERING INTO THE MILFORD
WIND CORRIDOR PHASE I PROJECT POWER SALES AGREEMENT.
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Adopted |
The ordinance
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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Final Public
Comment
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Mayor Ramos
called for speakers for final public comment. |
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Appearing to
comment were Dr. Sam Basilious and Eden Rosen. |
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10:23 P.M.
Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:23 p.m.
Margarita
Campos, CMC
City Clerk
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