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�. Q,A-3 the city determines appropriate. IYs really up to the City to determine how extensive it _ wants to make the public review process. � Staff estimates that there would be approximatelv 8- 10 community meetings with the Commission se,ving as the public forum, and sevE�al hearings before the City Council. Staff will prepare two draft elements at a time, and then discuss them before the public and Planning Commission. Prior to these meetings, however, staff would first review the material at a study session with the Planning Commission, and then following that meeting promote and present the material to the community. (Of course all the meetings will be publicly noticed). In order to provide some context to the work, staff investigated what other cities have done and spent on the General Plan update process. For example, the City of Belmont is just about to complete its visioning process. It took approximately 5 months and seven subcommittees to complete the task, and it cost about $97,000 for consultant work. The City of Palo Alto completed its General Plan update in 1998 and spent about two years on the project. It cost the Gity of Palo Alto approximately $700,000 to one million dollars for staff and consultant costs. In order to keep costs in check, Redwood City staff plans to conduct all the work in- house. No funds are budgeted for outside consultants to assist the process. Planning Commission Action On September 16, 2003, the Planning Commission reviewed and agreed to a similar � work program, but emphasized the need for public outreach (using cable TV and posting on the City's Web site), making reference to the Downtown Area Plan, and other items. (Copies of the minutes are attached for your information). Conclusion The General Plan Update will be an extensive project that will require public outreach and numerous meetings. The Planning Commission will be the initial reviewing body and "hub" of activity, but staff will also inlcude the City Council in the visioning process and will regularly update the City Council on its progress. The City Council will ultimately have to adopt the General Plan in its entirety. Because of the intricacy of the project staff is seeking early input into the process and is asking the City Council to comment on the work program and concepts as recommended by the Planning Commission. .� , �N � , � � `�/c'y�" "`" !�, Tom Passanisi Bruce Liedstra d �� Ed Everett Principal Planner �, Community Development Services City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. General Plan Work Pro ram 2. Planning Commission Minutes dated 9/16/03 3