The State of California mandates that cities update the Safety Element and Open Space/Conservation/Recreation (OSCR) Element of their General Plans following Housing Element updates.

Safety Element 

The Safety Element evaluates the City’s exposure and vulnerability to a range of natural and human-made hazards, including earthquakes, flooding, liquefaction, and fires. The update will address new requirements from recently adopted state law, including:

AB 2684: Requires the Safety Element to assess and plan for extreme heat impacts.

AB 747: Requires the Safety Element to evaluate evacuation routes for safety, feasibility, and capacity under a range of natural hazard scenarios.

Open Space/Conservation/Recreation (COSR) Element

The OSCR Element focuses on issues such as park distribution and access, conservation practices, and climate resilience. The update will address recent State legislation, including:

• SB 1425: Requires the OSCR Element to incorporate policies that enhance climate resilience, expand equitable park access, and strengthen wildlife habitat connectivity.
• AB 1889: Requires the OSCR Element to identify and analyze existing and future wildlife habitat connections to promote biodiversity. 

The deadline to complete the Community Survey has now passed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their input.