On May 17, 2023, the City Council approved a contract with De Novo Planning Group to prepare the comprehensive General Plan Update for the City. This comprehensive update has been underway since Fall 2023. In February 2025, the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map was released identifying Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA), that the City is currently in the process of adopting as required by State Law. With these new hazards identified, an evacuation study is required in compliance with AB 747 and AB 1409. These bills require agencies to update their safety elements, or local hazard mitigation plans, to identify evacuation routes and evacuation locations, and evaluate their capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency…..