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Development Oversight Commission
Meeting Minutes for
May 3 , 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
May 3, 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 – 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call- All present except McBurney (A-Un)
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 April 5, 2010 Meeting
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2010.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Attachment:
Minutes
Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Valine, Fuerst; 8:0:0) 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 - Recognition of outgoing Commissioner, Brian Holloway.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Continued to future meeting due to absence of outgoing Commissioner, Brian Holloway.
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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: David Kwong updated the Commission regarding counter staffing, upcoming layoffs in the Department and the City, workload, budget hearings. He added that he would ask Tom Pace to report back at a future meeting on cost recovery rate. Carl Hefner updated the Commission on the FPP program and changes in counter staffing. Carl stated that the FPP program staff report was scheduled to go to City Council on May 5. David Kwong thanked Staff and the City Attorney’s office for their work in making the updated FPP possible in a short amount of time. Sabina Gilbert discussed the timing of the ordinance changes for the FPP program. David Kwong stated that he would ask for a report back to the Commission regarding the Book of Change.
- Update on DOC Action Plan Calendar (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and Comment- Status report and discussion regarding scheduling and content of DOC Action Plan calendar, including proposed upcoming open house in June.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Presenters: Darryl Chinn, DOC Chair; Kristina McBurney, DOC Vice-Chair
Action: Commissioner Chinn updated the Commission on the DOC Action Plan Calendar, including the history and reasoning behind the calendar. He asked Commissioners for input regarding the timing of a workshop/open house. Commissioner Guerra stated that it might be a good idea to wait until the fall, and to also include media. Commissioner Packowski stated that the plan was complete, and suggested that the open house wait until after the conclusion of the audit, and also suggested that the Commission consider an underwriter for the event.
- DOC Annual Report Scheduling and Participation (Oral)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and Comment- Status report and discussion regarding DOC Annual Report, including recommended outline and assignments.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, (916) 808-7705
Action: Janis Franklin updated the Commission on the upcoming DOC Annual Report to Council, including due dates for content. Commissioners Chinn, Fuerst, McBurney and Guerra are working on content for the report. The report is scheduled for approval by the DOC on 6/14/10, and presentation to Council on 7/20/10.
Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda
- None
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- Commissioner Chinn introduced two new DOC Commissioners, Stowell and
Hedges. All other Commissioners introduced themselves to the new Commissioners,
including brief information on their background.
