City Council

8D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 25-399; TO INCORPORATE POLICY LANGUAGE CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 1425, SENATE BILL 1035, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 747; AN UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65565.5, 65302, AND 65302.15, AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Public Hearing to consider the proposed amendment to the Safety, Natural Resources, and Coastal Elements of the City of San Clemente General Plan to comply with CA Senate Bill (SB) 1425, SB 1035, and AB 747. The City Council will also consider whether the actions are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15307 (14 CCR §15307, Class 7: Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources); and §15308 (14 CCR §15308, Class 8: Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 26-04 to approve General Plan Amendment 25-399 which will: 1. Determine that the General Plan Amendment 25-399 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15307 and §15308. 2. Amend the Coastal, Natural Resources, and Safety Elements of the Centennial General Plan to address climate adaptation, access to open space, ecosystem preservation, wildfire risk mapping, and the identification and evaluation of evacuation routes.