DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

Mark Abrahams moved for approval and Jim Gately seconded the motion.

Vote was 8-0 to approve the 7/21/03 synopsis as submitted.

Communications

1. Comments from the Audience - presented by Mark Abrahams
2. Written Comments Received

Ernie DeAngelo from the Franklin Blvd Business Association spoke regarding the Commercial Corridor Revitalization Strategy Update and the Universal Design Voluntary Program for Disabled Access for Single Family Homes. He was highly complimentary regarding the work done to date, and added that there should be incentives offered by the City to encourage participation in the programs.

No written comments were received.

Gary Stonehouse introduced Steve Peterson who briefed the Commission on recommendations for the General Plan Update.

Brian Holloway moved for a vote. Mike Malinowski seconded the motion.

Vote was 8-0 to support the General Plan Update recommendations.

Ron Beehler presented the Universal Design-Voluntary Program for Disabled Access for Single Family Residences report. He briefed the Commission on the history and purpose of the program. He asked that the Commission support the creation of a Voluntary Universal Design Program for the City of Sacramento.

Brian Holloway moved for a vote. Jim Gately seconded the motion.

Vote was 7-1 to support the Voluntary Universal Design recommendations.;

Gary Stonehouse presented the status of the City Wide Organizational Assessment. This Assessment will address the $25M budget shortfall, and the action plan to correct the situation over a 2-year period.

Tom Lee, Deputy City Manager, also solicited DOC members to provide input regarding improving efficiencies, which in turn could impact the shortfall.

Gary Stonehouse presented the DOC/DPT Implementation Quarterly Report. He stated that there would not be oral presentations at this meeting, but that we would go into more detail at the next meeting.

Commission Chair Mark Abrahams pointed out the need for more information regarding Objective 1A. (Benchmarks). The report stated that the Building Division has ongoing benchmarks and data for plan review time frames, but the Commission has not seen this information.

Commission Chair Abrahams stressed the importance of this objective, and the need for reporting details of this reported progress.

Commercial Corridor Revitalization Strategy Update

1. Future process and program changes for the consideration of the DOC

Commissioner Malinowski excused himself from this report due to a conflict of interest.

Aaron Sussman and Jim McDonald presented an update regarding the Commercial Corridor Revitalization Strategy, and solicited feedback from the DOC. Jim McDonald clarified that they were looking for direction from the Commission, and that City Council would have formal action regarding Attachment 1.

Commissioner Otto moved for a vote. Commissioner Holloway seconded the motion.

Vote was 7-0 (with one abstaining) to support the Commercial Corridor Revitalization Strategy.

Gary Stonehouse introduced members of the Development Services Team to present Status Reports on Short Term Recommendations.

Art Gee presented the Staff Report regarding the progress on Team Building workshops; the Customer Opinion Survey; the Customer Comment Forms and the Brochures status. Commissioner Malinowski made a request for one additional brochure to address consumer rights in relation to adjoining properties. Art Gee will review this request.

Susan Obad reviewed progress regarding the Help Line.

Art Gee and Gary Stonehouse reviewed progress regarding the Prequalification Program.

Gerry Lau, Beth Tincher, Willie Harris and Bridgette Williams presented an overview of the new Project Management Team.

Art Gee invited the Commissioners to join Willie Harris and Staff members on a tour of the Permit Counter Remodel immediately following the adjournment of the meeting.

Chairman Abrahams moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30pm.

Commissioner Gately seconded the motion. Vote was 8-0 to adjourn.