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Council receives Cal Fire–recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for public comment

Santee City Council · April 9, 2025
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Summary

Fire Chief Justin Matsushita and Fire Marshal Aaron Murg presented a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map recommended by Cal Fire and the council voted 5-0 to receive the report and direct staff to pursue public outreach and comment.

Fire Chief Justin Matsushita introduced the presentation of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map recommended by Cal Fire. Fire Marshal Aaron Murg provided a PowerPoint presentation and answered council questions, with assistance from City Attorney Shawn Hagerty during legal questions. The council voted to receive the report and provided direction to staff for public comment and outreach.

Vice Mayor Rob McNelis moved approval of the staff recommendation; Councilmember Laura Koval seconded. The motion carried 5-0. The minutes record the item as a presentation for public review of the Cal Fire recommendation rather than a final map adoption; the council's action advanced public engagement and further staff work on the proposal.