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Development Oversight Commission
Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2009
Commission Members
| Dennis Guerra | Brian F. Holloway | John M. Packowski, Associate AIA |
| Holger Fuerst, Chair | Scott Schriefer | John Nunan |
| Darryl Chinn, AIA, Vice Chair | Roger Valine | Kristina McBurney |
City Staff
William Thomas, Director, Development Services
Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
Janis Franklin, Program Specialist
300 Richards Boulevard - 2nd Floor Training Room
February 2, 2009– 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 - All present except McBurney (A-Ex).
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 January 5, 2009
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for January 5, 2009.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Moved, seconded, and carried (Holloway/ Fuerst: 8; 0; 0) to approve minutes.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
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Director Update – Activities of the Development Services Department (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and Comment on midyear budget update and strategic action plan for FY 08-09.
Contact: William Thomas, Director of Development, (916) 808-1918
Action: William Thomas provided an update regarding the midyear budget gap and corrective action, including reductions in staff. He added that projected revenues into the coming fiscal year would be reduced to approximately 6 million dollars, and that Council has started budget workshops, which included national and city projections, projecting a city wide deficit of approximately $50 million dollars. A balanced budget will be presented to Council in May potentially reflecting reductions in staff of 400-500 positions. He added comments about space reductions and preparations for future growth when the economic situation changes. Bill Thomas also commented about the strategic action plan, and distributed an updated copy of the plan. He introduced Ryan Pham who reviewed the plan, including items in process, completed and on hold. Commissioner Valine asked about prioritization of the action items. Ryan Pham added details regarding completed projects. Commissioner Fuerst asked staff to provide details about the critical projects on the report. Bill Thomas indicated that the Fee Streamlining Project, River District Specific Plan, entitlements, Downtown Urban Design Plan and a fee structure to institutionalize the work of the DOC, including the DOC Fee Subcommittee where all development fees are vetted, the city/county collaboration, and CEDA were all critical. David Kwong provided details regarding the work on the River District Specific Plan and use of internal resources for environmental work. Commissioner Valine inquired about possible cost reductions for the DOC. Commissioner Fuerst recommended that DOC members attend the upcoming City Council Budget Workshop on 2/24/09. Commissioner Holloway recommended that written staff reports be eliminated as a cost reduction. Commissioner Nunan inquired about tracking hours and costs for the DOC and all other commissions. Bill Thomas also commented about the Shovel Ready Investment Program recently adopted by Council.
Attachment:
Handout
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Recognition of 2008 Chair, Roger Valine (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Recognize the 2008 Chair of DOC, Roger Valine.
Contact: Holger Fuerst, Chair, Development Oversight Commission
Action: Commissioner Fuerst presented outgoing 2008 DOC Chair, Roger Valine, with a certificate in recognition for his service as Chair.
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DOC Annual Report Planning (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and Comment
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Janis Franklin discussed the DOC Annual Report and the schedule to present the Council report for the last Council meeting date in April. Commissioner Fuerst stated that the DOC members who participated in the creation of the report included the current and former Chair, the Vice Chair and one additional volunteer from the Commission. Commissioners Fuerst, Valine, Chinn and Schriefer were assigned to the DOC Subcommittee to create the Annual Report and Janis Franklin will set up the meeting of the DOC Subcommittee, and Council briefings. Commissioner Guerra volunteered to assist with the graphics and editing of the report.
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DOC Subcommittee on Commission Streamlining and Process Improvements Report-Out (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and Comment on Council briefings and direction to date regarding commission streamlining and process improvements.
Contact: Darryl Chinn, DOC Vice Chair, Roger Valine, DOC Commissioner, Brian Holloway, DOC Commissioner
Action: Commissioner Chinn reviewed the work of the DOC Subcommittee, including the concept letter to Council. Commissioner Guerra asked if there had been any discussion with Design or Planning Commission members. Commissioner Holloway stated that some discussions had occurred and that Commissioners were interested in the improvement recommendations. Commissioners have asked that DOC Subcommittee members and staff attend the Planning Commission meeting on 2/12, and strongly recommended outreach to the community and neighborhood leadership groups. He added that DOC members would be available for outreach to additional neighborhood groups as well. Commissioner Guerra commented that the current economic situation was an opportunity for change. Commissioner Nunan inquired about the reduction in the amount of projects on Commission agendas. Commissioner Nunan recommended that the streamlining and process improvement recommendations be highlighted in the Annual Report. Commissioner Fuerst inquired about code modifications associated with this initiative.
Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda
- None.
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- Commissioner Valine inquired about protests from some municipalities regarding payments and reimbursements to the State. Commissioner Fuerst stated that the Delta BIA from the City of Stockton had inquired about creating a DOC in Stockton. Commissioner Guerra requested a date to meet for the DOC Subcommittee on the Certified Master Builder program. Commissioner Holloway commented regarding investment in staff and asked about other ways the DOC could assist in the budget process for the department.
