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