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Program EIR and a clear sequence of minimal steps for subsequent document preparation, if such subsequent documents are required. The EIR bidders also concluded that the preparation of the very important "increment of change" statistics (ultimately a summary table and associated graphics) applicable to the project was at this point an unassigned step, and a very important one. The other bidders indicated that they would assume that both the "increment of change" table, statistics and other data and the cumulative project information for the Precise Plan boundary would be provided by the City. It was also clear from the meeting that the City may not have the staff on hand to manage this effort at this point in time. Therefore, to prevent delays in implementing EIR preparation, it would be sensible to initiate and complete this research now. The EIR essentially cannot be prepared until this basic "existing condition-net change" table is completed. Depending on the information available at the City (as itemized below), it is likely that this step could be completed relatively simply by calling on various City resources and consultant inputs. A second major and very important factor in the bidding process relates to the control of and sequencing of traffic impact report preparation. I believe it is critical (based on my experience with such plans) to have a traffic and transportation study that is firmly under the control of the City, that is specific relative to mitigation, and that is truly compatible with the vision in the Precise Plan. If the City manages and controls this step, the EIR consultants will not unduly influence or inappropriately minimize the pedestrian element of the project as set forth in the Liedstrand memo provided to each consultant. There may as well be a few other pre-EIR preparation studies that the City may want to carefully manage and then provide to the EIR consultant for inclusion in the Draft document. Finally, it may be desirable for the City to have some additional temporary in-house CEQA expertise to prepare a more detailed scope, monitor the administrative/screencheck Draft EIR preparation process, and complete a few other administrative or planning steps. Having been involved in various ways in the preparation of a number of downtown plans, precise plans, downtown overlay districts and related planning efforts, you may want to avail yourselves periodically of my expertise as a planner as well. This proposal is designed to allow the City to call upon me if and when staff desires my input, editing skills, or expertise for problem solving to any planning or CEQA issues that arise out of the Precise Plan document and EIR approval process. The following brief task based proposal is designed to implement this outline of potential assistance tasks for the City, The tasks are set forth in a logical progression designed to move the EIR process forward in an expedited manner. In essence, we are suggesting that Planning Corporation serve as temporary adjunct staff to the City for the purposes of completing the Precise Plan EIR. To accomplish this goal, we are proposing the following tasks and services. Task 1: Prepare Increment of Change Statistics and Associated Tables Based on my prior experience with similar projects, this task would involve the following research steps: 1 . Define the increment of change variables for the project (residential units, commercial use types, industrial uses, etc.) on a parcel by parcel basis for all parcels in the Precise Plan boundary-this is basically an existing conditions land use inventory of the entire Precise Plan area; 2. Create a data base reflecting all current usages (using economic data developed by your financial consultants, FTB information, City mapping, business license records and other data sources-field assessment may be necessary for some parcels). This step in the analysis should involve both a graphic and statistical table approach to the data. The Precise Plan Proposal Page 2