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Revisions to Task 4 (Alternatives Task 4.3: Evaluate Land Use Options -for Transition Areas Task 4.3 as defined to the original work scope is exp—ain-Tea to allow for greater involvement by Strategic Economics. As part of this task, Strategic Economics will explore a variety of options and tools for enhancing San Leandro's economic competitiveness. Strategic Economics will also consider the economic feasibility of the policies and land use options that are developed by the GPAC and the rest of the Planning Team. The task will include a combination of interviews, attendance at staff meetings and consultation with staff. An additional $4,060 has been budgeted for this task. Revisions to Task S (Policies and Implementation Programs) The scope of Task 5 initially covered only policies and implementation programs for the Land Use and Circulation Elements. The scope is expanded to include policies and implementation programs for the Open Space, Conservation, Safety, and Noise Elements, as well as the Historic Preservation component. As with the Land Use and Circulation Elements, this task will be conducted with input from the GPAC subcommittees, staff in various City departments and related agencies, and the Planning Commission and City Council. The policies will express the City's position on issues such as creek restoration, vegetation management, park and open space management, shoreline access, street trees, air and water quality, water and energy conservation, mitigation of seismic and flood hazards, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials management, location of noise sensitive land uses, noise conflicts, noise ordinance revisions, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic structures, compatibility of new development with historic character, and tools for historic preservation. As with the Land Use and Circulation Elements, each policy will be reviewed to determine if there are specific actions that will be required for implementation. Implementation programs will be prioritized, with a funding source and responsible party identified wherever appropriate. An additional $8,400 has been added to the Task 5 budget for this purpose Revisions to Task 6 (Prepare Administrative Draft Plan and EIR) Task 6.2: Pre are Plan Text The scope o Task 6 initially covered only the writing of the Land Use and -Circulation Elements of the General Plan. The scope is now expanded to include writing of the Open Space, Conservation, Safety, and Noise Elements, as well as a Historic Preservation Element (or sub -element). The text will be organized in conjunction with the Land Use and Circulation Element outline so that the entire Plan flows together as a cohesive, unified document. Each element will include introductory text, background information, discussion of future conditions and plan concepts, and policies and action programs. An additional $8,400 has been added to the Task 6.2 budget for this purpose. Task 6.3: Prepare Plan Graphics This task includes preparation of maps and graphics for the Open Space, Conservation, Noise, and Safety Elements, and Historic Preservation component. The original budget only covered maps for the Land Use and Circulation Elements and the EIR. An additional $1,950 has been added to the Task 6.3 budget for this purpose. Task 6.4: Prepare Administrative Draft EIR As note in EXHIBIT "A, - 'a Program EIR will be prepared for the General Plan. The addition of the additional General Plan elements to the work scope will expand the range of impacts assessed in the EIR bevond those resulting from the Land Use and Circulation Elements. The EIR Project Description will Exhibit A -I • November 15, 1999 Page 3