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Development Oversight Commission
Special Meeting Minutes for
June 14 , 2010
Commission Members
| Dennis Guerra, AIA, LEED AP | Matt Hedges | John M. Packowski, Associate AIA |
| Holger Fuerst | Roger Valine | Michael Mencarini |
| Darryl Chinn, AIA, Chair | Jeffrey A. Stowell, AIA | Kristina McBurney, Vice Chair |
City Staff
David Kwong, Acting Director, Community Development
Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
Janis Franklin, Program Specialist
300 Richards Boulevard - 2nd Floor Training Room
June 14, 2010 – 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 Community Development 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 Community Development Department at (916) 808-7705 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 – 5:40 p.m.
Roll Call-
All present except Valine (A-Ex), Packowski (A-Ex), Mencarini (A-Ex) and Hedges(A- Resigned)
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request that an item to be removed for separate consideration.
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Minutes from May 3, 2010 Meeting
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2010.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Fuerst, Guerra; 5:0:4) to approve minutes.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
- Recognition of Outgoing Commissioner (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and File (continued from 5/3/10) - Recognition of outgoing Commissioner, Brian Holloway
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: DOC Chair Chinn recognized Brian Holloway for his years of service on the DOC, including his leadership role. Brian Holloway recalled the DOC directive from former Mayor Fargo to be bold and make bold recommendations.
- City Manager’s Update - (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and File- Introduction of Interim City Manager, Gus Vina. Status report on City wide organizational and operational changes, work programs, budget, and similar matters.
Presenters: Gus Vina, Interim City Manager, (916) 808-7138
Action: Continued to 7/12/10
- Director’s Update – Activities of the Community Development Department (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and File - Status report on proposed amendments to Zoning Code, design standards, and other development-related regulations; Community Development Department organizational and operational changes, work program, and training program; and similar matters.
Contact: David Kwong, Acting Director of Community Development, (916) 808-2691
Action: (Note: Agenda items 4 and 5 were combined into one overall presentation). David Kwong reported information regarding current year to date budget status, stating that the department was in the black. He added details regarding the upcoming budget reductions, including layoffs and a reduction in the general fund subsidy. David also stated that there may be additional reductions if there are no labor concessions, and that there will be associated service level impacts at the counter, building plan review and planning entitlements. Commissioner Guerra inquired about the ability to ramp up when the economy starts to recover. Commissioner McBurney commented on the resulting decrease in service levels both in plan check and at the permit counter. David Kwong commented on the merger of Code and Community Development and the potential for increasing capacity as a result. David added that the City was addressing new sources of revenue, including electronic billboards. Commissioner Fuerst inquired about messaging to customers regarding service level reductions, and David Kwong responded that signage and on-line messaging was planned. David added details regarding overall City reductions, and the new structure of the merged department. He also stated that the functional merger and realignment would take approximately five months. David also briefed the Commission on the audit progress, stating that the audit consultants hoped to complete their initial work by mid July. Commissioner McBurney inquired about sources of revenue from the Code Department. Commissioner Guerra inquired about any recommendation from Staff regarding DOC’s role in advocating for the Department with the City Council. - Budget Reductions, Layoffs and Consolidation - (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and File- Status report and discussion regarding proposed budget reductions, layoffs and consolidation.
Contact: David Kwong, Acting Director of Community Development, (916) 808-2691
Action: Please see notes in agenda item #4
- DOC Annual Report
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Recommendation: Approve and Forward to City Council for Adoption- Review and approval of DOC 2009-2010 Annual Report to Council, including recommended initiatives. Forward of approved report to City Council for adoption of report and recommended initiatives.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Moved, seconded, and carried (Fuerst/Guerra; 5:0:4) to approve staff recommendation. Janis Franklin reported on the highlights of the DOC Annual Report to Council, scheduled for 7/20/10, including a proposal to extend the sunset for five additional years from 12/10 to 12/15. David Kwong advised the DOC that is is important for DOC members to advocate to City Council members regarding the need for the proposed extension. Commissioner Fuerst commented that the time to be the most engaged and produce the most work was during the current down time. He added the need for direct support and direction from City Council. Commissioner Chinn stated that the report was clearly a hybrid, but highlights projects completed by staff in spite of the down turn. He added that DOC members would be briefing Council in preparation for the presentation on 7/20.
Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda
- To be announced.
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
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Commissioner Fuerst recognized Janis Franklin for her work with the DOC.
