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result in the construction of residential units in advance of new RHNA requirements, which would preclude that land from being used in the next RHNA cycle. The Base Plan as envisioned also does not provide for any high-density zoning that could be reserved to meet the next round of RHNA requirements. Finally, the vast majority of the neighborhood meeting attendees are opposed to the plan. • Option 2a Pause the planning process but proceed with certification of the EIR. Completion of the EIR reaches a certain logistical milestone that would be more efficient and convenient should the process resume at some point in the future, allowing the then discussion to focus on the actual merits of the plan. However, it is possible that enough time might pass that conditions could change such that the EIR would need to be amended if and when the process resumes. It is almost certain that at least a portion of the EIR would need to be revisited after 5 years, which could make completing that process now less than efficient. Additionally, opponents of the specific plan oppose completion of the EIR. • Option 2b Pause the planning process but allow the Task Force to make its final recommendation on the plan and proceed with certification of the EIR. This option provides the same drawbacks and benefits as 2a but increases efficiency by allowing the Task Force to complete its work, which is assumed to require anywhere from 1 to 3 additional meetings. • Option 3 Halt the planning process and any further work on the EIR. This option avoids the drawbacks but also precludes the potential benefits that could result from Option 1. It also allows for the possibility that the land within the plan area could be developed under current zoning, which would accommodate up to 1.68 million square feet of industrial development within the city limits but would forego the opportunity to complete El Charro Road at no expense to the city. Mayor Thorne asked how much the process has cost to date. Mr. Dolan explained that the considerable amount of staff time expended over the last several years would be difficult to quantify, but that the plan areas property owners have spent something approaching $1 million on consultants for preparation of the plan and related environmental work. Mayor Thome asked if it would require a General Plan amendment to halt the planning process now. Assistant City Attorney Seto said "no," explaining that many of its policies and programs are still pending. Mayor Thorne noted that only one of the EIR alternatives contains high-density housing. Assuming the next round of RHNA contains higher density requirements, he asked if this would require preparation of a new or revised EIR. Mr. Dolan said it is possible, although it would ultimately depend on what those numbers were and how they alter the impacts identified. Mayor Thorne said there has been considerable discussion on the school site's proximity to the Airport Protection Area. While the plan currently places the school outside of this zone, he requested confirmation that approval of the location is ultimately up to the state. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 15 May 19, 2015