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June 17, 2009 Page 2 OPTION 2. All elements will be made available in Microsoft Word, as a hard copy in a binder, and as static and hyperlinked PDFs. This is essentially the same as Option 1, but a hyperlinked PDF contains internal links and a side menu for ease of navigation within the document, as well as links to other General Plan elements, external documents, or exhibits referenced in the General Plan. OPTION 3. All elements will be made available in Microsoft Word, as a hard copy in a binder, and static and hyperlinked PDFs. We will also provide the City with html templates so that the content can easily be put online in the same format as the hyperlinked PDF. This opens the possibility of adding other features: for example, a side panel offering links to other resources or information. Incorporation into the City's content management system is not included. NOTE ABOUT GRAPHICS This proposal assumes that illustrative graphics will be redrawn in a single hand to provide a uniform look, but the content will not change. It assumes that the City will not ask for graphics to be redrawn differently than they now appear in the General Plan elements. Photographs in the existing elements will be replaced with current photographs when available and appropriate, with the understanding that the illustrative intent of the photograph does not change. When current photographs are not available, the existing photograph will either be scanned or drawn in an illustrative format. Alternatively, the City may provide a substitute photograph. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL TASKS A. Illustrations replaced with photographs. Hand-drawn graphics will be replaced with photographs that illustrate the same concept, as appropriate and as selected by The Planning Center and approved by the City. B. Sample redesign with annotated recommendations. Asample page of a new design based on the Housing Element and geared to future elements other than housing. This would also include annotations that explain the logic behind the choices for headings, structure, hierarchy, and layout of tables, as shown in the attached Plan Alignment PDF. The purpose is to provide design guidelines for future planning documents. C. Assessment of General Plan document use. We will design a framework and carry out analysis for understanding how the General Plan is used by the City. The deliverable is a series of diagrams and a white paper that places the General Plan in the context of the City's other information assets. We performed a similar task in Ontario to optimize the usefulness of their General Plan to the City's operations, current and future. We can share with you what we did in Ontario if you are interested in exploring this option further. D. Assessment of General Plan goals and policies. We will create a matrix to evaluate the relevance and implementation of the General Plan's goals and policies. Please see the attachment called Goals and Policies Assessment Matrix, by way of rough example. NOTE ABOUT REVIEW BY THE CITY We will provide one draft of a digitized, reformatted element for the City's review. City staff will review the work internally, provide comments, and direct The Planning Center to move forward with all of the remaining elements. There will be one point of contact and one City representative who will have the authority to approve all work products.