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Development Oversight Commission
Meeting Minutes for June 02, 2008
Commission Members
| Dennis Guerra | Brian F. Holloway | John M. Packowski, AIA |
| Holger Fuerst, Vice Chair | Scott Schriefer | John Nunan |
| Darryl Chinn, AIA | Roger Valine , Chair | Kristina McBurney |
City Staff
William Thomas, Director, Development Services
Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
Janis Franklin, Program Specialist
New City Hall, 1st Floor - Council Chambers
June 02. 2008– 5:30 P.M.
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.
Minutes
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 - Began at 5:35 PM. All present except Valine (absent) and Packowski (late-5:45 PM)
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.
- Approval of Minutes for April 07, 2008
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for April 07, 2008.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Holloway, McBurney, 7, 0, 0) to approve minutes.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
- Development Fee Deferral Program
Description: Update on Fee Deferral Program Draft and Calendar
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and Comment
Contact: William A. Thomas, Director of Development Services, (916) 808-1918
Action: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, presented the staff report regarding the Development Fee Deferral Program. She distributed the latest versions of the program draft and calendar, and reviewed the issue, policy considerations, committee action and staff recommendation for review and comment. Commissioner Fuerst commended staff regarding the research completed with other agencies, and for revising the program draft with the DOC Fee Subcommittee recommendations. Commissioner McBurney asked about the timing of the certificate of occupancy. Commissioner Holloway supported the collection of the deferred fee at the time of the Certificate of Occupancy rather than close of escrow. Commissioner McBurney asked for clarification regarding the language in the project eligibility section of the draft. Commissioner Holloway asked staff to change or clarify the wording of the requirement to eliminate confusion with the requirement. William Thomas added that the list of possible deferred fees may be revised in future drafts of the program due to legal constraints. Commissioner McBurney asked about the cost of processing the application, and whether the proposed $800 fee was adequate to capture the cost. Commissioner Fuerst asked about setting the fee on a percentage of the value of deferred fee. Commissioner Guerra asked if there was a certainty regarding the amount of the fee at the time of the application. William Thomas reviewed the interest rate provisions in the program, and stated that the program was designed to be an economic incentive in a time of need. Commissioner Nunan recommended lowering the time (4 years) for repayment. He added that he recommended a discussion prior to the sunset provision of the program to address a possible extension of the sunset. Janis Franklin discussed the next steps for the program, and reviewed the calendar of internal and external outreach. William Thomas asked for guidance from the DOC regarding the program and whether staff should move forward with the program. Commissioner Holloway recommended vetting the program with residential builders. Commissioner Packowski asked if staff had received feedback from the BIA. Commissioner Schriefer asked about studies regarding 2-3 random projects and the economic benefit to the customer vs. the economic impact to the City. William Thomas stated that staff was going to complete a study regarding costs to the City, and reviewed the difference between the interest rate charged by the City vs. the interest rate charged by banks for construction loans. He added that the tentative schedule to move forward to City Council is subject to change based on outreach requirements.
- Interactive GIS Mapping Tool (Oral)
Description: Presentation by Rong Liu, Josh Cannon, David Kwong, and Greg Bitter
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and Comment
Contact: Gregory Bitter, Principal Planner, (916) 808-7816
Action: David Kwong, Planning Manager, introduced the demonstration of the Interactive GIS Mapping Tool. Greg Bitter narrated the demonstration, which included active planning projects. Commissioner McBurney expressed strong support for the mapping tool, and asked when it would be available on the public website. Greg stated that staff is planning to add design review, preservation and zoning projects at a later date, and that there are plans to launch this on the public website some time this month. Ryan Pham, Support Services Manager, stated that department GIS staff are also part of city-wide GIS staff and would coordinate with that team regarding future links to Utilities and tentative maps.
Attachment:
Handout
- Park Fee Credit (Oral)
Description: Comments Regarding Park Fee Credit
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and Comment.
Contact: Brian Holloway, DOC Member, Maurice Herbelin, Applicant
Action: Item withdrawn by applicant. May be heard at a future meeting TBD.
- Director’s Update (Oral)
Description: Steering commission report out and fee sub commission
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and File
Contact:William A. Thomas, Director of Development Services, (916) 808-1918
Action: No public comment. William Thomas advised that the DOC Steering Committee met to discuss department initiatives and vision. He stated that he will bring a detailed written report regarding this meeting to the DOC in July. He also advised that the DOC fee subcommittee, comprised of select four Commissioners and stakeholders, met on 5/19 and will be meeting every two weeks to work on the fee streamlining project and the fee deferral program. Commissioner McBurney inquired about the plan review turn around time report. William Thomas advised that Carl Hefner and Bob Chase would be assigned the responsibility of briefing the DOC on a monthly basis regarding this report. Commissioner McBurney also asked about the condo conversion ordinance follow up and William Thomas requested that David Kwong contact Carol Shearly to arrange a report back to the DOC in July.
Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda
- None
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- None