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be "metered" in accordance with the Growth Management Ordinance and infrastructure availability. 2. Project Approach and Scope of Work As outlined above, staff believes that much of the considerable background information, analysis, and technical data used in the development of the draft EPSP will be a useful foundation for the next phase effort. Similarly, the previously-developed Vision Statement and Guiding Principles were well-vetted and will continue to provide sound guidance for the EPSP. A key change proposed between the prior and current planning effort is to appoint the Planning Commission as the advisory body providing input on the plan, rather than convening a separate appointed task force. Additional public engagement opportunities will be provided through dedicated public meetings and workshops, as well as regular "check-ins" with City Council to ensure the plan is proceeding according to expectations, and to provide any necessary course corrections deemed appropriate. Although much of the prior work can be carried forward, it will nonetheless be important for the planning process to follow some of the similar steps taken previously, including (re)introducing and establishing conditions; discussion and analysis of land use and circulation alternatives; engagement with the public and key stakeholders; and appropriate opportunities for input from the community, appointed boards and commissions, and the City Council. With these factors in mind, staff has developed a preliminary scope of work for completion of the EPSP, including the tasks outlined below. Staff proposes to engage a professional services team to assist with this effort and has issued a Request for Proposals for both planning and CEQA-related services. A new lead consultant to help staff prepare the specific plan will be selected. However, for continuity, staff proposes to re-engage most of the key technical subconsultants in areas such as traffic and circulation, economic and fiscal analysis, and civil engineering and infrastructure evaluation. The professional services contract, including a final proposed scope of work, will be brought back to the City Council for review and approval at a future meeting. Key project tasks are expected to include: 1. Project Re-initiation: This task will include introductory meetings with the consultant team, key stakeholders, such as PUSD, PGS, Alameda County and Zone 7, site visit(s) and initial workshops and meetings with the Planning Commission, as well as community workshops. 2. Alternatives Development and Selection. The objective of this task is to review the mix of land use types (e.g., residential at varying densities, commercial, and industrial) and refine project alternatives. This is anticipated to be achieved over the course of two to three Planning Commission meetings and a separate public workshop where alternatives and initial concepts of land use and circulation are discussed. The Page 6 of 8