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4.2A The judge's final ruling requires that the existing EIR be set aside, thus making it invalid. Page 2 There can be no supplement to an invalid EIR; therefore a revised EIR must be produced. However, a number of sections of the existing EIR can and will be utilized in the revised EIR document. In looking to the future of Downtown Redwood City, this unfortunate setback can be viewed as an opportunity to further strengthen the award winning and regionally well- regarded Downtown Precise Plan. Revising and updating key aspects, as well as incorporating a shadow policy and clearly stated historic requirements, will result in a more up-to-date and comprehensive EIR and Downtown Precise Plan. The attached ordinance will provide compliance with Judge Weiner's order. ALTERNATIVES The Council could have chosen to appeal the judge's ruling. However, in the interest of reinstating the Downtown Precise Plan at the earliest pOSSible time, the decision has been made to focus on completion of the City's New General Plan, and immediately thereafter springboard off of its programmatic EIR to revise the Plan and the companion EIR. FISCAL IMPACT To produce a revised Draft EIR, circulate for it for public comment, create the Final EIR, and update the Downtown Precise Plan is expected to incur significant costs in staff and consultant time. Revised cost estimates for consultant work are not yet available, as much of the technical work products from the general plan may be utilized. Staff expects costs not to exceed approximately $250,000. .- -"~...,,,j1" /. ,., . L' J~~.&\k ' ,-l.~" L, l. l.. C. ..' _m_, .~/~... . /'~ Stan T. Yam moto, City Attorney t1:.. f)s^-c. (J I ~::rA6varn Peter Ingram, City Manager certain actions approving the Downtown Precise Plan RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE None