Pasadena

City Council

April 14, 2026 Item #13

Agenda Item 13

13.   LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO THE STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY COMMENTING\nON\nZONE ZERO (Fire Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1)           Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines\nSection\n15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and\n(2)           Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection stating Pasadena’s position on Zone Zero that\ninclude\nOption 4 for vegetation management and Option 2 for tree management.\nCORRESPONDENCE from 2/3/2026 and 4/7/2026 Legislative Poliicy Committee Meeting\nCity Council