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Council introduces CAL FIRE map ordinance and approves consent items, including posted speed limit resolution
Summary
On July 8 the Whittier City Council introduced (first reading) an ordinance adopting the state’s updated fire-hazard maps, adopted a posted speed-limit resolution on Philadelphia Street, and approved a streets maintenance (slurry) project to proceed to bid.
At its July 8 meeting the Whittier City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 3165, which updates the city’s local-area fire-hazard severity map to adopt the California State Fire Marshal’s March 24, 2025 maps. Community Development Director Ben Pangaea summarized the state maps and noted the city’s option under state law to expand mapped zones by making specified findings.
Councilmembers discussed holding an additional public hearing before the ordinance’s second reading to educate the public and…
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