Consultants may be requested to perform a range of planning and environmental services, including but not limited to those listed below. These categories represent general service areas and may be further refined or expanded in a project-specific scope of work issued by the City. A. Planning Services 1. Current Planning • Review and process discretionary and ministerial planning applications, including but not limited to Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Site Plan Reviews, Parcel Maps, and Subdivision Maps. • Analyze projects for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Code, Subdivision Map Act, Specific Plans, and applicable design guidelines. • Prepare staff reports, resolutions, and environmental documents in compliance with CEQA or NEPA. • Attend and present at public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. Occasionally at other City Committee’s and Commissions as needed. • Provide qualified planning staff to support City operations on an asneeded basis, potentially including in-office assistance with application processing, and general planning tasks. 2. Advanced Planning Services • Provide support for long-range planning projects, including General Plan updates, zoning code amendments, and implementation of recent state and federal housing laws and regulations. • Conduct research and policy analysis related to land use, housing, sustainability, economic development, public infrastructure, and transportation. • Draft zoning code amendments and specific plans...
