The Project Team has begun the environmental review phase for the Northside Specific Plan. The first step is the release of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study Checklist. In January 2019 the NOP and Initial Study Checklist will be distributed to responsible and trustee agencies, and made available for public review. Upon release, the public and agencies will have 30 days to provide comment as to what environmental conditions should be considered in the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). A public scoping meeting will be held within this 30 day timeframe, to provide information and receive comment. The City anticipates a draft of the PEIR to be released in Summer, 2019.