Pasadena City Council Monday, Sept. 8, approved an urgency ordinance prohibiting SB 9 applications in high fire severity zones within the Eaton fire footprint.

It passed in a 6-1 vote with Vice Mayor Jess Rivas voting no and Councilmember Tyron Hampton absent.

The ordinance comes after an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 30 which allowed local governments discretion when it comes to development in rebuilding areas and whether or not to allow SB 9 applications in high fire danger sites.

Two people spoke during public comment in opposition to prohibiting SB 9 applications in that area and the city received three letters also in opposition.

“My concern with this is that SB 9 would be a good tool for people who are under-insured and who’ve lost their homes in the fire

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