REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2018-19
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Attached is the Planning Program budget proposed for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019. The full recommended budget is available online at: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=25605
Staff recommends that the Commission review the City Manager's Letter of Transmittal. In addition, the Commission should also review the Community Development Department Narrative in Volume I, Summary & Operating Budget. This discussion includes information on past and projections of future activity.
The Planning program budget starts in Volume one (follows the department narrative). An excerpt which includes the Planning Program budget is included in Attachment 1. Boards and Commissions are asked to provide comments to the City Council on the recommended City budget where it could affect the Commission's work.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The recommendation of the Planning Commission on the budget is not subject to environmental review.
DISCUSSION
Sunnyvale's budget process alternates each year between an operating and
projects budget, and this year is focused on the operating budget. The City has moved from the long-used "productive hour" approach to a more commonly used Full Time Equivalent (FTE) method, which simplifies our process and still provides needed detail on staffing costs and allocations. The expenses are slightly higher, reflecting changes in the cost of living.
The Community Development Department added expenditures to reflect the continued high demand for services, including supplies, increasing credit card fees, and overtime for inspections and attendance at after hour meetings. In addition, the department added one Management Analyst to provide analytical support and assist with special projects.
Overview
The Planning Program oversees policy planning and current planning, with the aim of improving the quality of life in the...
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