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on a project-by-project or site-by-site basis). The EIR analysis will be structured to allow for "tiering" of subsequent projects developed on the various Housing Element sites, with a more streamlined level of CEQA review based on site-specific impacts and conformance with the program-level analysis at the time of site development. The scope of work incorporates analysis in each of the topical sections outlined in the CEQA guidelines. A significant component of the analysis will be evaluation of the traffic impacts of the project. Although recent changes to CEQA have modified the scope of analysis to focus on Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT), versus intersection-specific traffic impacts (Level of Service or LOS), the consultant scope will incorporate LOS analysis in a separate "community concerns" evaluation, which will inform the Council's policy decisions in formulating and adopting the Housing Element. Public Outreach The scopes of work outlines key tasks and guidelines for the project, as well as public participation including City Council and Commission check-ins, stakeholder meetings, community meetings, and public hearings. Staff will work with LWC and FCS during the project kick-off phase to draft a complete Public Participation Plan (PPP). The draft PPP will then be presented to the City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Commission as part of introductory meetings for the Housing Element process, with an opportunity to refine the proposed plan, and provide input on the key steps and decision points for which it will be most important to gain Council/Commission input. Active public participation and decision-maker input is essential to completing the Housing Element update and will help to ensure the process is on track and in alignment with the Council's policy goals and expectations. In addition to in-person (or virtual) meetings, the PPP will define proposed outreach methods, expected include a project website, email notifications, social media engagement, and opportunities for interactive involvement through on-line surveys and other tools; this will occur alongside more traditional methods of outreach such as press- releases, print media, and other publicity. Schedule Staff has identified a target of 18-20 months for completion of the project, including adoption and certification of the Housing Element and EIR by January 2023. The proposed schedule includes identification of preliminary site selection criteria within 6 months and a draft of housing inventory sites (including input from HCD) within 8-10 months of project initiation, so that CEQA analysis can begin. Project initiation is expected immediately after contract approval with initial kick-off meetings to start in April and May. A preliminary project schedule is outlined below. Page 7 of 8