Invocation

The invocation was given by Member Marsha Ramos.

Flag

Salute

The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Jess Talamantes, Park, Recreation and Community Services Board.

Present- - -

Absent - - - - - -

Also Present - -

Members Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander Borght and Laurell.

Members None.

Mr. Ovrom, City Manager; Ms. Alvord, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; Mrs. Georgino, Assistant Executive Director; and, Mrs. Campos, Secretary.

8:09 P.M.

Meeting

Continued

Following a report and the combined oral communications, the Agency and the Council held a joint meeting.

8:09 P.M.

Jt. Mtg. w/Council

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State Proposal to

Reduce Local Govt

Revenues;

Governor�s 2003-

04 Budget; Reject

Governor�s Shift

of Local VLF

Revenues

Mr. Hanway, Financial Services Director, reported at the Council meeting of January 28, 2003, Council Member Golonski requested that Staff present resolutions specifically related to the Vehicle License Fees (VLF). He noted the State�s prior commitment to cities and local governments that the revenue from the VLF backfill would be maintained. He stated the Burbank Redevelopment Agency was proposing to adopt a set of principles similar to those adopted by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), as guidelines for the legislature related to redevelopment agencies.

Mr. Hanway also reported on the City�s resolution pertaining to the VLF. He noted that revenue from the VLF backfill accounted for more that 20 or 30 percent of many city and local governments� general funds. He stated the City�s resolution is requesting the State to keep the promise made five years ago to restore VLF funding to pre-rebate levels to avoid a widespread disruption in local government services, and a disproportional impact on local services. He acknowledged that State leadership was facing a crisis impossible to resolve unscathed, but noted that cities and local governments are limited in their ability to raise fees and taxes as a result of Proposition 218. He added the resolution would also inform the State that the City is already facing its own structured deficits from increased costs and decline in revenue and that Burbank is planning a 10 percent budget reduction across the board, with the prognosis of several fiscal years for recovery, regardless of the VLF shifts and any changes. Mr. Hanway concluded with the recommendation that the Council approve the proposed two resolutions.

Mr. Golonski suggested amending the resolution to request the State to maintain local funding for the VLF as opposed to requesting the California Legislature to reject the Governor�s proposed shift of local VLF revenues. He also suggested using percentages in the findings to indicate the impact of losing a third of the Police force and Fire Department, as opposed to stating a loss of 48 Police personnel.

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the following resolution be passed and adopted:�

RA 42

Reject Governor�s

ERAF Shift Funds

RESOLUTION NO. R-2054:

A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT THE GOVERNOR�S PROPOSED EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND (ERAF) SHIFT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDING AND THE TRANSFER OF UNENCUMBERED LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS TO THE STATE.

Adopted

The resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:       Members Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander Borght and Laurell.

Noes:      Members None.

Absent:   Members None.

City Council

Reso. Adopted

Resolution No. 26,420 Urging the California Legislature to Honor the 1998 Commitment to Restore the Vehicle License Fee (VLF), and to Refrain from Cutting State Funding to Local Government with the amendment that it not impact municipal revenues with regard to the VLF and either restore the VLF or find another way to restore the backfill, and that item no. G4 in the findings that it indicates a reduction of close to 1/3 of  Burbank Police and Fire Department force.

8:33 P.M.

Recess

The Agency recessed at this time to permit the City Council to continue its meeting.  The Agency reconvened at 10:02 p.m. for public comment with Mr. Laurell absent.

10:14 P.M.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 p.m.