The consulting planner or planning firm will be asked to provide and manage a full range of municipal planning services for the City. The service expectation is to rise above a task-based service approach to the provision of a fully comprehensive municipal planning service; provide expertise in comprehensive municipal planning (short and long range), zoning, residential and commercial development, and provide a range of professional planning services and local government technical assistance. The ideal firm would demonstrate a history of competence providing planning services, a clear understanding of CEQA guidelines and the wherewithal to review and successfully guide project applicants through the development/CEQA process, with a proven commitment to excellent customer service.