Monterey Park

City Council

July 02, 2025 Order of Business 10 #B

Agenda Item B

10.B. Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ("FHSZ") Pursuant\nto Government Code section 51178\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Opening the continued public hearing; taking testimonial and documentary evidence;\nclosing the public hearing;\n2. After considering the evidence, adopting an ordinance adopting the finalized State\nResponsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone map; and\n3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.\nCEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):\nThe City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California\nEnvironmental QualityAct (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. "CEQA") and the\nregulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et. seq., the "CEQA\nGuidelines"). This activity contemplates administrative actions and will not result in any\ndirect or indirect physical change in the environment. Accordingly, no further review is\nrequired.