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♦ An updated Environmental Hazards Element. Chapter 6 of the existing General Plan will be updated. Per State law, this Element will continue to address seismic and other geologic hazards, flooding, wildfire risks, hazardous materials, and noise. It will also address emergency preparedness and public health. Again, policies will be structured so they mitigate the expected environmental impacts of future growth, thereby reducing the need for additional mitigation measures or significance findings in the EIR. Additional policies may be developed to address issues such as sea level rise and GHG emission reduction, and to address current issues related to airport noise. As in the current Plan, each element will include background text, and a clearly organized hierarchy of goals, policies, and implementation measures. Maps and graphics will be developed for each element. The range of issues to be covered will include those mandated by the State, as well as any additional issues identified by Staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. Where necessary, policies will be followed by narrative text that explains or elaborates on their intent. 6.2 Prepare Other General Plan Elements The existing General Plan includes two "optional" elements, including a Community Design and Preservation Element (Chapter 7) and a Community Services and Facilities Element (Chapter 8). Both of these will updated as described below: ♦ The Community Design and Preservation Element will continue to describe San Leandro's form and character and include policies to preserve and enhance the visual quality of the community. New policies might be considered to reflect the current design vision for Downtown, East 14th Street, the two BART station areas, the marina, and the city's employment districts. This Element might also include new policies on historic and archaeological resources, and other aspects of the built environment. Revisions to the existing Element will be considered to reflect the recent Complete Streets Resolution and other issues raised during the public engagement process. ♦ The Community Services and Facilities Element will continue to address police and fire services, schools and other educational services, child care, senior care, and utilities. The Element will be updated to reflect current data on each service category, new forecasts, and relevant planning issues. Policies and actions will be amended as appropriate, based on public input and input from City departments and service providers.