This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.  The complete staff report and all other written documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and the reference desks at the three libraries and are available for public inspection and review. If you have any question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851.  This facility is disabled accessible.  Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48 hour notice is required).  Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5021 voice or (818) 238-5035 TDD with questions or concerns.

 

CLOSED SESSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL CHAMBER:

Comments by the public on Closed Session items only.  These comments will be limited to three minutes.

 

For this segment, a PINK card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk.

 

CLOSED SESSION IN CITY ATTORNEY CONFERENCE ROOM:

 

a.      Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:

         Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(a)

        

         1.      Name of Case:  In the matter of the application of Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority – Administrative (Variance) Hearing conducted by Cal Trans.

                  Case No.:  OAH No. L-9701269

Brief description and nature of case:  Administrative review of Airport noise variance standards.

 

         2.      Name of Case:  Raasch v. City of Burbank

         Case No.:  EC029907

         Brief description and nature of case:  Trip and fall.

 

         3.      Name of Case:  Sergio Pena vs. City of Burbank

                  Case Nos.:  EC029514 and EC02990

                  Brief description and nature of case:  Golf course injury.

 

b.      Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (City as possible plaintiff):

         Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(c)

         Number of potential case(s):  1

c.      Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (City as potential defendant):

         Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(b)(1)

         Number of potential case(s):  1

d.      Conference with Real Property Negotiator:

Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8

Agency Negotiator:  Community Development Director/Susan M. Georgino.

Property:  1000 South Flower Street.

         Parties With Whom City is Negotiating:  Alton Jennings, as the trustee of the Gladys M. Blanchard Trust.

         Terms Under Negotiation:  Purchase of real property.

e.      Conference with Labor Negotiator:

         Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6

         Name of the Agency Negotiator:  Management Services Director/John Nicoll

         Name of Organization Representing Employee:  International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Burbank Firefighters Association, and Burbank Firefighters Chief Officers Unit.

         Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:  Contract for Fiscal Year 2001-2002.

 

 

When the Council reconvenes in open session, the Council may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters.

 

 

       6:30 P.M.

 

 

INVOCATION: Reverend Tania Kleiman, Central Baptist Church.

                        The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer as part of City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.

 

FLAG SALUTE:                               Cadets from Burbank Squadron 63 of the Civil Air Patrol.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: WEDNESDAY NIGHT CALL-IN SHOWS.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: OCTOBER 9, 2001 ALL-MAIL BALLOT ELECTION.

 

PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL EMBLEM CLUB WEEK.

 

PRESENTATION: JUDGE WEST PRESENTATION ON COURT REORGANIZATION.

 

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:

At this time additional items to be considered at this meeting may be introduced.  As a general rule, the Council may not take action on any item which does not appear on this agenda.  However, the Council may act if an emergency situation exists or if the Council finds that a need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda.  Govt. Code §54954.2(b).

 

 

6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

1.      ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2001-3 PROVIDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC NOTICE AND APPEALS:

 

Zone Text Amendment No. 2001-3 proposes to accept multiple appeals to Discretionary Actions under one appeal number per action.  It will also provide consistent application forms for appeals.  It proposes to correct Code citation numbers and remove confusing language on public notice requirements, including correction of language to provide for appeal of a Discretionary Action by any interested party. This Zone Text Amendment also provides for public notice to occupants as well as property owners on all Discretionary Actions.  There is also a proposed amendment to Resolution No. 26,029, which clarifies the hearing process when multiple appeals have been consolidated into one hearing, and also corrects a minor typographical error in Section A of that Resolution. 

This Zone Text Amendment was initiated in response to the Planning Board’s request that an amendment to the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) public notice requirements be drafted to include property owners and occupants/renters.  They also requested that the Code ensure that when one appeal is withdrawn, any other appeal issue is not closed out of the appeal process.

 

The fiscal impacts of the proposed Zone Text Amendment has been analyzed by the budget section of the Community Development Department.  The current budget for printing and postage is $20,000, and this accommodates all printing and postage for the Planning Division.  For several years, public notices have been sent to both property owners and occupants for large or controversial projects and that additional cost has been incorporated into the current budget.   Therefore, it is anticipated that any additional costs required to include occupants for the remaining projects would be minimal, and fit within the existing budget.

 

On July 23, 2001, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2001-3, with suggestions for modification.  Suggested modifications included listing each appeal by subject and appellant, to ensure the status of those persons as “appellants of record”, as well as determining a means to assure commercial tenants as well as building owners would be noticed.

 

 

 

Recommendation:

 

Introduction of proposed ordinance entitled:  (motion and voice vote only)

1.            AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 27 AND 31 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES AND APPEALS (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2001-3).

 

Adoption of proposed resolutions entitled:

2.            A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2001-3.

 

         3.            A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26,029 REGARDING TIME LIMITS FOR  

                        ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL.

 

 

2.      ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2001-2 PROVIDING HOURS ALLOWED FOR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOISE CONTROL:

 

The proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2001-2 is intended to codify a requirement that restricts the hours of construction, now imposed on a project-by-project basis. The proposed Zone Text Amendment limits construction within 500 feet of a residential zone to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.  Construction will be prohibited on Sundays and legal holidays within 500 feet of a residential zone, except for home repairs and projects that do not require a building permit, such as public works projects.  Exceptions to these construction hours would require approval of the Director of the Community Development Department.

 

Zone Text Amendment No. 2001-2 was originally scheduled for a City Council hearing on July 24, 2001 but was continued to August 14, and again to September 11 to provide additional time for staff to receive comments from affected parties and ensure that the proposed changes were understood and supported by those parties.

 

Recommendation:

 

Introduction of proposed ordinance entitled:  (motion and voice vote only)

         1.            AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SPECIFIC HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION AND GRADING ACTIVITIES.

 

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

2.            A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2001-2.

REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:

 

AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING REPORT:

 

3.      AIRPORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER REPORT:

 

At the request of the Burbank representatives to the Airport Authority, an oral report will be made to the City Council following each meeting of the Authority.

 

The main focus of this report by Airport Commissioner Charles Lombardo will be issues which were on the Airport Authority meeting agenda of September 4, 2001. Other Airport related issues may also be discussed during this presentation.

 

Recommendation:

 

Receive report.

 

 

FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  (One minute on any matter concerning City Business.)

 

There are four segments of Oral Communications during the Council Meeting.  The first precedes the Closed Session items, the second and third segments precede the main part of the City Council’s business (but follow announcements and public hearings), and the fourth is at the end of the meeting following all other City business.

 

Closed Session.  During this period of oral communications, the public may comment only on items listed on the Closed Session Agenda(s).  A PINK card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk.  Comments will be limited to three minutes.

 

First Period of Oral Communications.  During this period of Oral Communications, the public may comment on any matter concerning City Business.  A BLUE card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk.  NOTE:  Any person speaking during this segment may not speak during the third period of Oral Communications. Comments will be limited to one minute.

 

Second Period of Oral Communications.  This segment of Oral Communications immediately follows the first period, but is limited to comments on agenda items for this meeting. For this segment, a YELLOW card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to four minutes.

 

Third Period of Oral Communications.  This segment of oral communications follows the conclusion of agenda items at the end of the meeting.  The public may comment at this time on any matter concerning City Business.  NOTE:  Any member of the public speaking at the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during this segment.  For this segment, a GREEN card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk.  Comments will be limited to three minutes.

City Business.  City business is defined as any matter that is under the jurisdiction of the City Council.  Although other topics may be of interest to some people, if those topics are not under City Council jurisdiction, they are not City business and may not be discussed during Oral Communications.

 

Videotapes/Audiotapes.  Videotapes or audiotapes may be presented by any member of the public at any period of Oral Communications or at any public hearing.  Such tapes may not exceed the time limit of the applicable Oral Communications period or any public comment period during a public hearing.  The playing time for the tape shall be counted as part of the allowed speaking time of that member of the public during that period.

 

Videotapes must be delivered to the Public Information Office by no later than 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the Council meeting in a format compatible with the City’s video equipment.  Neither videotapes nor audiotapes will be reviewed for content or edited by the City prior to the meeting, but it is suggested that the tapes not include material that is slanderous, pornographic, demeaning to any person or group of people, an invasion of privacy of any person, or inclusive of material covered by copyright.

 

As with all Oral Communications, videotapes and audiotapes are limited to the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and may be declared out of order by the Mayor.

 

Disruptive Conduct.  The Council requests that you observe the order and decorum of our Council Chamber and that you refrain from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks.  Boisterous and disruptive behavior while the Council is in session, and the display of signs in a manner which violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting, is a violation of our Municipal Code and any person who engages in such conduct can be ordered to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor.

 

Once an individual is requested to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor, that individual may not return to the Council Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.  BMC §2-216(b).

 

Your participation in City Council meetings is welcome and your courtesy will be appreciated.

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

 

 

SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  (Four minutes on Agenda items only.)

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

 

 

RECESS for the Redevelopment Agency meeting.

 

RECONVENE for the City Council meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 4 through 15)

 

The following items may be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A roll call vote is required for the consent calendar.

 

4.      SELECTION OF LEAGUE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2001 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED LEAGUE CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS:

 

         The purpose of this report is to 1) authorize Council Member Ramos to be the City’s voting delegate for the 2001 League of California Cities conference, and 2) recommend approval of the proposed League Conference Resolutions for 2001.

 

The League of California Cities (League) annual conference in Sacramento falls on September 12-15 this calendar year.  Each year, the League has routinely proposed and voted upon a range of resolutions which are intended to further develop League policies with this year being no exception.  This year, the League is proposing nine separate resolutions for consideration.

 

Currently, the City’s voting delegate to the League is Vice Mayor David Laurell with Council Member Golonski serving as the alternate.  Because neither Council Member will be available to attend this year’s event, another City official needs to be selected as the City’s delegate in order for the City to cast its vote on these resolutions.  In this case, Council Member Ramos will be the only elected official from the City attending the conference through September 15, the day in which the voting officially takes place.  Mail-balloting is not an option as resolutions may be amended/changed during the conference.  As a result, staff recommends the Council select Council Member Ramos to be this year’s conference voting delegate.

 

As stated previously, there is currently a total of nine resolutions for consideration, including various revisions to the League’s bylaws.  Depending on the topic, each resolution has been referred to one of the League’s eight standing policy committees. Policy committees met July 19 or 20 to review proposed resolutions and to formulate preliminary recommendations prior to the conference.  Another meeting of policy committees will be held at the annual conference on Wednesday, September 12. During these hearings, any city official wishing to discuss any resolution will have an opportunity to address the policy committee concerned.  The General Resolutions Committee will meet on Friday, September 14 to consider the reports of the policy committees.  Then, the General Assembly will convene on Saturday, September 15, during the Annual Business Meeting to consider the report of the General Resolutions Committee and vote on the proposed resolutions.  Below is a listing of the resolutions.

 

         2001 Proposed League Resolutions

         Resolution #1 - Revising Bylaws for the League of California Cities

         Resolution #2 - Day Care Services for Children, Adults and Seniors

Resolution #3 - Excess Retirement System Assets and More Options for Employer Use of Those Assets

Resolution #4 - Flexibility in the Wastewater Permitting Process by California State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards as Allowed by Law

Resolution #5 - Modification of California Senate Bill 709 (Mandatory Penalties) and the Federal Clean Water Act Regarding Frivolous Citizen Lawsuits

         Resolution #6 - Incentives to Improve the Balance of Jobs and Housing in California

Resolution #7 - Supporting the Passage of a Ballot Measure to Stabilize and Reform Local Government Financing

         Resolution #8 - Return of Education Revenue Augmentation Fund monies to cities

         Resolution #9 - Telephone Area Codes

 

Although all these resolutions can be amended during the conference, staff has no objection in supporting the preliminary recommendations of the League’s policy committees with exception to Resolution #8.  Staff is in full support of the resolution that proposes the League request the State of California to return ERAF funds to California’s cities and would recommended approval of Resolution #8.

 

With respect to the bylaw amendments (Resolution #1), a summary sheet has been provided by the League.  Staff supports the proposed language pertaining to dues/finances which outlines a $5,000 dues cap and the requirement of Member City ratification for any future dues increase that exceeds consumer price index (CPI) or five percent.  The remaining changes to the bylaws include mainly procedural streamlining revisions along with changes that make language consistent in the existing bylaws.  Staff recommends supporting these bylaw changes.

 

Recommendation:

 

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Council Member Ramos to be the City’s voting delegate for the 2001 League of California Cities conference and recommend approval of the currently proposed League Conference Resolutions for 2001.

 

 

5.      MOTION TO RETURN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS:

 

Section 2-203(b) of the Burbank Municipal Code provides that Council meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall unless the Council Chambers are determined by a vote of the Council to be inadequate or unavailable for a meeting. In such event, the Council may designate some other suitable place in the City for the conduct of such meetings.  Reasons for relocating Council meetings include, among other things, the remodeling of City Hall.  The City began an extensive remodeling project in the Council Chambers in May 2001.  Accordingly, on April 24, 2001, by its Resolution No. 25,983, the Council provided that after May 8, 2001, Council meetings would be held at the Burbank Fire Department Training Center at 1845 North Ontario Street until such date as determined by motion of the Council for the return of the Council meetings to the Council Chamber.

 

The remodeling project is close to completion and the City Council meetings will be able to be held in the Council Chamber beginning with the September 18^th Council meeting.  Therefore, it is recommended that the Council take action, by motion, providing that Council meetings shall return to the Council Chamber beginning with the September 18^th Council meeting.

 

         Recommendation:

 

It is recommended that the Council approve a motion returning Council meetings to the Council Chamber beginning with the September 18^th Council meeting.

 

 

6.      APPROVAL AND FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01:

 

This report requests the City Council to approve and file a  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Amendment to the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2000-01 with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

On April 21, 2001, an Amendment to the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds (FY 1998-99 and 1999-00) was published and transmitted to HUD transferring $526,822.54 in CDBG funds to FY 2000-01.  The amount transferred was added to project funds approved for a new neighborhood park project in the South San Fernando block area.  This action was approved by the Burbank City Council on April 17, 2001, Resolution No. 25,976, and increased the total available for the project to $782,816.54, but limited the use of funds to land acquisition/assembly only.  The fund transfer involved prior year projects originally approved for the Joslyn Adult Center, Compass Tree Park, and a Community School/Park project.

 

This Amendment proposes to expand the use of these funds to include costs related to actual acquisition without increasing the overall budget.  Specifically, the costs of land acquisition, relocation, environmental analysis/studies, and demolition would be encompassed in the total of $782,816.54.  Currently, the estimates for planned relocation and area environmental costs are $189,200, with the remaining balance left for acquisition and demolition costs.  Staff recommends approval of this change and requests the City Council to authorize the City to file a CDBG Amendment to the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for FY 1998-99, 1999-00, and 2000-01.

 

Projects approved for CDBG funds must comply with federal regulations, which include the requirement that appropriate amendments be filed with HUD whenever the City decides not to carry out an activity described in the Final Statement, to carry

out an activity not previously described in the Final Statement, or to substantially change the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity.

 

Prior to amending the City's Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds, the City provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on proposed changes.  Notice of this proposed change was published August 11 and 15, 2001.  Written comments were accepted until August 27, 2001, with none being received.

 

Recommendation:

 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the filing of an Amendment to the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for Fiscal Year 1998, 1999 and 2000 Community Development Block Grant Funds.

 

 

7.      APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR CONTRACT PROBATION OFFICER:

 

The purpose of this report is for the City Council to consider approving a resolution that will serve to continue the Agreement with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide the services of a contract Probation Officer for the City of Burbank.  The Agreement with the County is for a one-year period and has been renewed annually since 1992.  The Probation Officer works directly with the Police Department Outreach Center and has proven to be a strong tool in the Department’s efforts to reduce gang activity, drug abuse, and juvenile related criminal activity. Utilizing asset forfeiture funds, the Police Department provides for one-half of the cost (approximately $50,000) of the Probation Officer, with the Probation Department funding the remaining costs.

 

Recommendation:

 

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE GANG ALTERNATIVE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES (GAPP).

 

 

8.     Amending the 2001-2002 Annual Budget for the Police Department to Include $148,236.69 in Asset Forfeiture Funds Returned to the City from the UNITED STATES Government:

 

Under the Federal Drug Asset Forfeiture Law, the City of Burbank has received funds from the State and Federal Government in the amount of $148,236.69, which represents Burbank’s share of drug cases involving the Burbank Police Department Narcotics Detail.  It is recommended that the City Council adopt this proposed resolution accepting and appropriating these funds in the amount of $148,236.69.

 

Recommendation:

 

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

(4/5 vote required)

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK  AMENDING THE 2001-2002 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUGMENTING FUNDING FOR THE BURBANK POLICE DEPARTMENT'S NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS.

 

 

9.      ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR RANGEMASTER/ ARMORER AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF:

 

The new classification of Senior Rangemaster/Armorer CTC No. 0840 was approved by the Civil Service Board on August 1, 2001.  The proposed classification will be Civil Service and will be subject to the Fair Labor Standard Act, expedited hiring, added to the City's Conflict of Interest Ordinance, and will be represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA).

 

The Senior Rangemaster/Armorer classification will be established at salary schedule 63 M 1456 ($3,874 - $4,745).  This position will replace that of Rangemaster.  The difference between the salaries is $5,172 per year.  By agreement with the BMA, this classification and salary would be effective as of July 1, 2001.

 

Recommendation:

 

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFICATION OF SENIOR RANGEMASTER/ARMORER (CTC NO. 0840).

 

 

10.    Establishment of Deputy Financial Services Director and other Personnel Changes:

 

Staff requests that the City Council approve the establishment of the Deputy Financial Services Director Position and related budget appropriation.

The vacancy of the Assistant Financial Services Director position led to an evaluation of the needs of the Financial Services Department.  Based on this evaluation it was determined that the following changes were warranted:

 

·        Establishment of a Deputy Financial Services Director to oversee Budget, Purchasing and Warehouse

·        Reuse of the Budget Manager position

·        Addition of a Management Intern to report to the Budget Manager

·        Transfer of the Receivables section to the Assistant Financial Services Director responsible for the accounting functions.

 

The methodology for Financial Services management salary levels was previously approved by the City Council on May 7, 1996. The Deputy Financial Services Director’s salary range will be established at 80 percent of the Director’s range.  The proposed classification will be exempt from Civil Service and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 

         Recommendation:

 

         Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

         (4/5 vote required)

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR (CTC NO. 0269) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY, AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE POSITION.

 

 

11.    AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR WEED-SPRAYING SERVICES:

 

Staff is requesting City Council approval of a five-year contract with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures for seasonal weed spraying services to eradicate nuisance weeds along City streets and rights-of-way.

 

         Recommendation:

 

         Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR WEED SPRAYING CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

 

 

12.    AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE BURBANK WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO UNDERTAKE SHORT-TERM SALES AND PURCHASES OF UP TO FIVE YEARS IN DURATION FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO EFFECTIVELY CONDUCT ITS RETAIL AND WHOLESALE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES:

 

Staff is requesting City Council adoption of a proposed resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Burbank Water and Power Department (BWP) to make short-term sales and purchases of up to five years in duration for products and services necessary to effectively conduct its retail and wholesale resource management activities.  It provides for continuation of Resolution No. 25,599 that expires on September 21, 2001 which allows BWP to dispense with the City’s formal competitive bidding process and enter into agreements of up to two years in duration for the purchase and sale of products and services related to power and fuel without Council approval.

 

This issue was discussed with the BWP Advisory Board on September 6, 2001.