Pasadena

City Council

September 08, 2025 Item #12

Agenda Item 12

12. ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SENATE BILL 9 APPLICATIONS WITHIN A VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY\nZONE IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE EATON FIRE (Planning Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1) Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to\nExecutive Order N-32-25; and\n(2) Conduct first reading to adopt an interim urgency ordinance to prohibit Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) applications on sites located within a Very High\nFire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and in the boundary of the Eaton Fire, aligning\nwith Executive Order N-32-25, due to the threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.\n(To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No.13, including for public comment purposes.)