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File Number: 25-240 ·CAL FIRE used the best available science and data to develop, and field test a model that served as a basis of zone assignments. The model evaluated the probability of the area burning and potential fire behavior in the area. The model’s factors include fire history, vegetation, flame length, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, terrain, and weather. ·Insurance companies use risk models, which differ from hazard models, because they consider the susceptibility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. It is unlikely that insurance risk models specifically call out CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones as a factor, but much of the same data that is used in the fire hazard severity zone model are likely included in the insurance companies’ risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many additional factors and factors that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its hazard mapping, which is built to remain steady for the next 10+ years. In addition to defensible space inspections and education, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, and Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) training, ACFD will host at least two additional Emergency Preparedness workshops, and more if there is demand. Legislative Updates related to this Ordinance ·Senate Bill 63 (2021) now requires FHSZ classifications to include Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in addition to Very High, expanding fire hazard oversight. ·Assembly Bill 337 (1992) originally mandated the identification of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones following devastating wildfires. ·Assembly Bill 211 (2022) requires local agencies to adopt Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZ designations within 120 days of receipt of State recommendations. However, local governments cannot downgrade hazard levels identified by the state but may increase them if justified. Current Agency Policies ·ORDINANCE NO. 2009-001 ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE III OF THE SAN LEANDRO MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES ·CBC Chapter 7A Code Compliance Review Fire Code Compliance staff reviewed real estate transfer inspection requirement. Legal Analysis The City Attorney reviewed the staff report, and proposed ordinance for internal consistency and legal form. ATTACHMENTS A: Draft Ordinance B: Ordinance No. 2009-001 PREPARED BY: Paige Bowie, Division Chief, Alameda County Fire Department Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025