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Development Oversight Commission
Meeting Agenda for July 7, 2008

Commission Members

City Staff
William Thomas, Director, Development Services
Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
Janis Franklin, Program Specialist

The Development Oversight Commission (DOC) is a commission of the City Council with review and recommendation authority. Its purpose is to provide a forum for the public to introduce and discuss suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding the City's Development Services function. The DOC will host public meetings to hear public comments before providing its recommendations to City Council.

Notice to the Public

You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting.  Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called.  Public comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard at the end of the meeting as noted on the agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select 3-5 speakers to represent the opinion of the group.

Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the Commission you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing (City Code 2.15.160).

Speaker slips are located in the lobby of the hearing room and should be completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary.

Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting.  The City posts Agendas at City Hall as well as offsite meeting locations.

The order of agenda items is for reference; agenda items may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Commission.  The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendations; however, the Commission may take action other than what is recommended.  The agenda is available for public review on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.  Hard copies of the agenda, synopsis, and staff reports are available from the Development Services Department at 300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor (.25 cents per page) , during regular business hours or can be downloaded at www.cityofsacramento.org/dsd.

Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.  If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify the Development Services Department at (916) 808-5908 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Agenda

All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Development Oversight Commission unless otherwise noted.

Call to Order – 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Consent Calendar

All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion.  Anyone may request that an item be removed for separate consideration.

1. Approval of Minutes for June 2, 2008
   Location: Citywide
   Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for June 2, 2008.
   Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
   Minutes from June 2, 2008
   

Staff Reports

Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.

2. Director Update - Activities of the Development Services Department (Oral)
   Location:      Citywide
   Recommendation:  Receive and Comment on leadership meeting, hot dog fundraiser and core services design team update.
   Contact:  William A. Thomas, Director of Development Services, (916) 808-1918
   
   

3. Report Back on Recommended Changes to City Code Section 17.192 - Condo Conversion Ordinance and Fee
   Location:  Citywide
   Recommendation:  Review and Comment
   Contact:  Greg Sandlund, Assistant Planner, Planning Department, (916) 808-8931; Desmond Parrington, Infill Coordinator, (916) 808-5044
   
   Attachment:
   Staff Report
   
   
4. Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency Development Fee Collection Impacts
   Location:      Citywide
   Recommendation:  Review and Comment
   Contact: Seth Wurzel, Vice President, EPS, (916) 649-8010; Tim Youmans, Managing Principal, EPS, (916) 649-8010
   
   Attachment:
   Powerpoint
   
   
5. Update on Draft of the Fee Deferral Program for Development Fees
   Location:      Citywide
   Recommendation:  Review and Comment
   Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
   
   Attachment:
   Staff Report
   
   
6. Planning and Building Division Workload Statistics and Service Levels
   Location:  Citywide
   Recommendation:  Receive and file
   Contact: Greg Bitter, Principal Planner, (916) 808-7816; Carl Hefner, Deputy Chief Building Official, (916) 808-8779
   
   Attachment:
   Staff Report
   
   
7. Ombudsman Workload Statistics and Service Levels
   Location:  Citywide
   Recommendation:  Receive and file
   Contact: Bridgette Williams, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-8053
   
   Attachment:
   Staff Report
   
   

Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda

8. To be announced.

Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members

9. To be announced

Adjournment