City Council

13. LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO THE STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY COMMENTING ON ZONE ZERO (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and (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 include Option 4 for vegetation management and Option 2 for tree management. CORRESPONDENCE from 2/3/2026 and 4/7/2026 Legislative Poliicy Committee Meeting City Council