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Task 7.1: Community Workshops PMC will collaborate with City staff to coordinate and facilitate two community workshops to gather input and feedback from city residents, property owners, neighborhood groups, housing advocates and service providers,and other stakeholders and interested parties. PMC will make special efforts to encourage the participation of population groups with special housing needs, such as low-income families, disabled individuals, and seniors. PMC will work with City staff to determine the content and agenda for each meeting and will prepare materials such as presentation slides,display materials, and handouts.The meetings are anticipated as follows: • Workshop 1: Will be held during the drafting of the administrative draft to present an overview of Housing Element components and the revision process. • Workshop 2:Will be held when the public hearing draft is complete and will be to present background data, including information regarding community demographics, housing conditions, and special housing needs,as well as to present any new programs that have been included in the Housing Element. . Task 7.2: Focus Group Discussions PMC will work with City staff to conduct two focus group discussions: one with local non-profit housing developers and local service providers and organizations representing special needs populations and one with for-profit housing developers and finance professionals to discuss constraints to housing development. PMC suggests holding these focus group meetings during business hours to encourage higher attendance. PMC will prepare materials for the meetings and will collaborate with staff to facilitate the discussion. City staff will take the lead in identifying potential attendees (with input and assistance from PMC) and will invite groups directly via phone, e-mail, or mailing. City staff will identify a meeting space, provide supplies, and set up the meeting space.