City Council

F.3. FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES (FHSZ) [L. MEISTER]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop fire disaster preparedness training, as well as supporting communications and resources, specifically for residents and businesses within the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) designated “Very High FHSZ.” Additionally, the City Council will consider directing staff to review zoning and parking requirements that may add to fire vulnerability and hinder fire-related evacuations in that FHSZ. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop fire disaster preparedness training specifically for residents and businesses in the FHSZ designated “Very High”; 2) Direct staff to incorporate this discussion into the work plan for the Disabilities Advisory Board and Older Adult Advisory Board to provide input and engagement on the topic of emergency preparedness, particularly for the disabilities and access and functional needs community; 3) Direct staff to develop communications and other resources to adequately reach targeted communities; and 4) Direct staff to evaluate zoning, including residential density and parking requirements, that may impact public health and safety and, if warranted, explore potential exemptions for Very High FHSZ from SB 79 and Density Bonus Laws.