Committee Report - Public Utilities - 12-8-10 — File 190540

December 8, 2010 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 12/8/2010 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Sean T. O’Donovan Chair Present Walter F. Pero Vice Chair Absent Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Dennis M. Sullivan Alderman At Large Present John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Absent Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Absent Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Absent Rebekah L. Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Absent Omar Boukili Administrative Assistant Present Monica Lamboy Exec. Director, OSPCD Present Eddie Nuzzo Superintendent, ISD Present 190456 - Conveying the Final Inspectional Services Division Organizational Review.: The consultant who performed the ISD study, Mr. Paul Zucker, participated in the meeting via telephone and explained how he collected and analyzed the data. He reviewed and prioritized his recommendations and stated that although he agrees with the structure of the department, he feels that there is a lack of policies and procedures. Among the recommendations made were: • A need for an operational manager • Upgrade of facilities • Plan check training • Increase inspections from 8 to 12/15 per day • Electrical inspectors should report to ISD • A dress code for staff • Customer service training • Quicker plan review period • Quality control

Committee Meeting December 8, 2010 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 12/8/2010 • Written documentation • Increased code enforcement on the weekends • Increased restaurant and food establishment inspections • Increased in health inspections • Make use of all MUNIS features • Increased use of technology Mr. Zucker suggested that feedback from the department’s staff be reviewed. Alderman White’s motion that all drafts and responses between OSPCD and Mr. Zucker, used in producing the report, be provided to the committee, was approved. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE Next: 12/31/2010 12:00 AM