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In our team's collective experience preparing zoning code updates, we have identified a code structure <br />that works well. The structure is intuitive and easy to use. Generally, this structure follows the outline <br />above. We will discuss with you its benefits and make adjustments to fit Santa Ana's specific needs, per <br />our audit of the existing code/special area plans (subtask 1.3) and discussions with you. A draft outline <br />will be provided for City staff review. The outline will be revised based on staff direction and the result <br />of the MIG Team's research in Task 3; it will then be further refined and finalized prior to undertaking <br />the code revisions in Task 5 (Draft Zoning Code). <br />Subtask 1.2: Briefing Paper Summarizing Zoning Strategies <br />The current Zoning Code uses a traditional Euclidean approach to land use regulations. Many of the <br />specific plans are form -based codes. Selecting the best approach for the five General Plan focus areas <br />will require discussions with City staff to determine what is working best to achieve desired outcomes, <br />while also considering what approaches best facilitate development review. With new State law <br />requirements regarding application of objective design standards to the review of residential <br />development applications and most mixed -use projects, many cities have embraced a hybrid approach, <br />one that allows for greater flexibility than form -based coding. To guide the discussion of the preferred <br />approach for the new Santa Ana Zoning Code, the MIG Team will prepare a briefing paper describing <br />strategies and options for City staff consideration. This paper will be informed by our past work, ongoing <br />work in other communities, our audit of the current Zoning Code and special plan areas, analysis of the <br />interim development standards in subtask 2.2, and the research of current special planning area <br />documents undertaken in Task 3 (Literature Review). <br />Subtask 1.3: Project Management, Project Team Meetings/Phone Calls <br />The purpose of this subtask is to ensure project management meets the City's expectations and keeps <br />the program moving forward, including contract administration, invoicing, scheduling, and the timely <br />delivery of products. We will prepare monthly invoices and have biweekly phone calls with the City's <br />project manager (and other staff as appropriate) to monitor and review project progress and results. <br />Action summaries for each meeting will be provided. In addition, throughout the course of the work <br />program, we will meet with City staff to discuss options for policy implementation and preferred <br />direction, and to review draft work products. Our budget includes an allowance for staff meetings and <br />phone calls we feel is appropriate for accomplishing the work described in this proposal within an 18- <br />month time frame. <br />Task 1 Meetings: <br />» Kick-off meeting and tour <br />» Meeting to review preliminary draft outline <br />» Biweekly project management telephone calls <br />Task 1 Deliverables: <br />» Kick-off meeting agenda <br />» Biweekly call agendas and meeting summaries <br />» Preliminary working draft Zoning Code outline <br />» Briefing paper on zoning strategies <br />MIG. Inc. 4 <br />