Monterey Park
City Council
11.A. Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ("FHSZ") Pursuant
to Government Code section 51178
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance adopting the Office of the
State Fire Marshal ("OFSM") finalized State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity
Zone ("FHSZ") map;
2. Setting the second reading and Public Hearing for June 18, 2025; and3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the
regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA
Guidelines”). This activity contemplates administrative actions and will not result in any
direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Accordingly, no further review is
required.