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Public Participation Plan-DRAFT I April 28,2021 Introduction Effective public outreach in any planning process promotes awareness and understanding, creates confidence in the given project. and ensures community interests and needs are appropriately addressed throughout the process. An interactive relationship among City staff, supporting experts, decision-makers, interested parties, the community, and Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) helps lead to overall project success. The Public Participation Plan (PPP) describes public outreach events and tools that may be used during the Housing Element Update process. The PPP provides the opportunity for the City and LWC to collaborate and strategize on public engagement. Outreach will be provided in a manner consistent with State requirements and is intended to engage a variety of community stakeholders, including representatives from all economic segments of the community. As such, both traditional forms of outreach (e.g., print media) and electronic methods (via social media and other similar forums) are included. Outreach is also intended to provide timely and adequate opportunities for public information dissemination and engagement and allow for effective and constructive public participation. Compliance with social distancing restrictions in the context of the current COVID-19 crisis is also reflected in this PPP. However, recognizing that the region and the State are starting to transition to allow more in-person events and meetings, this PPP is intended to allow for flexibility and incorporate both hybrid and entirely in-person meetings should health regulations and advice allow. PPP Components The PPP components are organized into Public Outreach Events (e.g., Commission and Council meetings, community meetings. etc.), and Public Outreach Tools (e.g., project website, social media, online surveys, etc.). The purpose and objective, approach, timing, and roles of each component of the PPP are described below. A draft stakeholder list of organizations to include in targeted outreach for the Housing Element Update is included as an appendix. City of Pleasanton I Housing Element Update(6'h Cycle) I Page 1