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File Number: 22-577 provided input on a draft policy framework. On September 14, 2022, an online Community Workshop was held with approximately 35 community members in attendance. Participants learned about key EJ findings and existing General Plan policies and actions. They then provided input on the draft EJ policies, which is summarized in Attachment B. The draft EJ Element included as Attachment A builds on other EJ planning work done to date by the City, including the Climate Action Plan and Equity Work Plan. The draft document cross-references existing General Plan policies that advance EJ and incorporates feedback from the CAC and workshop participants on new policies and actions for the Council’s consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (SAFETY) ELEMENT UPDATE The Environmental Hazards Element sets forth goals and policies to reduce the community’s risk and advance its ability to prepare for hazards. The Environmental Hazards Element is being updated to addresses the following topics in compliance with State laws: ·Evacuation Planning - Recent legislation requires the City to assess the capacity of emergency evacuation routes (AB 747), identify residential areas with less than two evacuation routes (SB 99), and to identify evacuation locations (AB1409). ·Climate Change - Recent legislation requires the City to assess climate risks and identify goals, objectives, and policies that support its adaptation and resilience. ·Wildfire - The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is now required to review the Safety Elements of local jurisdictions that contain Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as defined by CAL FIRE. Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 65302, subd. (g)(3)., CAL FIRE has developed a Check-List of Safety Element requirements that the amendments will address. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was convened in February 2022 to guide the Environmental Hazards Element amendments, which includes staff from various City departments and outside agencies including Alameda County Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services. The TAC reviewed existing conditions analyses pertaining to climate vulnerability and evacuation scenarios. The TAC is currently reviewing the administrative draft amendments of the Environmental Hazards Element and their input will be incorporated into the final draft presented to Council for consideration concurrent with the public hearing package for the 2015-2023 Housing Element Update and related General Plan and Zoning Amendments. Environmental Review The City of San Leandro, as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), prepared a Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the San Leandro 2015-2023 Housing Element and related General Plan and Zoning amendments. The Draft SEIR is now available for a 45-day public review period as specified by CEQA Guidelines Section 15105. The public comment period for the Draft SEIR began on September 16, 2022 and ends on October 31, 2022. Comments may be sent to Avalon Schultz at aschutz@sanleandro.org during the comment period for consideration during preparation of the Final SEIR. The Final SEIR will include copies of comments and the City’s responses to comments pertaining to the environmental analysis provided in the Draft SEIR. Board/Commission Review and Actions Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 10/5/2022