Monterey Park
City Council
10.B. 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. Opening the continued public hearing; taking testimonial and documentary evidence;
closing the public hearing;
2. After considering the evidence, adopting an ordinance adopting the finalized State
Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone map; and
3. 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 QualityAct (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.