Request for Proposals to provide a Housing Element Update, along with Safety and Environmental Justice Element, creation services
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The ideal consultant or consultant team would work collaboratively with staff and community stakeholders to conduct a Housing Element update and Safety and Environmental Justice Element creation process that proactively engages the community, complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and results in a State certified Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Element which address the various needs of the City of South El Monte. It is expected that the consultant will:
Be familiar with the State requirements and HCD guidance regarding the Housing Element, including, but not limited to, recent legal changes regarding the site inventory and fair housing.
Be familiar with the State requirements and OPR guidance regarding the Safety Element update, including, but not limited to fire hazards and climate adaptation and resiliency strategies.
Be familiar with the State requirements and OPR guidance regarding the Environmental Justice Element, including, but not limited to, recent legal changes regarding SB1000.
Effectively utilize technical expertise related to housing.
Actively engage a variety of community stakeholders and communicate ideas effectively in various forums.
Use several platforms to engage different groups of residents and encourage public participation (including but not limited to the use of social media, technology, and in-person meetings).
Promote and advertise public involvement and participation with a branded public outreach effort.
Formulate realistic and creative solutions to address housing challenges in the community that comply with State law and fit into the City's General Plan and Zoning Code framework.
Ensure that the project remains on time and within the allocated budget.
Appropriately integrate graphics/maps/infographics as part of a plan document.
Use innovative graphics to communicate complex ideas and concepts effectively, during the outreach process and within the final products
