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City Manager Updates
November 22, 2022

City Manager Updates - November 22, 2022. Highlights: Holiday hours. Hazardous fire conditions expected Wed - Sat. Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Awards. Homeless outreach updates. Workshop on 2023 Building Code updates. Council to review race event policies. Read on...
2023 Building Code Update Virtual Workshop, December 1

The City will host a Virtual Community Workshop Thursday, Dec. 1, 1–2 PM on the 2023 Building Code Updates. The City's Building Official will discuss processes relevant to homeowners, designers and developers and how they apply to ongoing construction. Read on...
Malibu Continues Hazard Tree Removal Program for Wildfire Safety

As part of the City’s efforts to enhance wildfire safety, the City secured additional funds from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to continue the 2021 Hazard Tree Removal Program. Residents who were on the waiting list will receive priority. Read on...
Free Opening Reception for Music Inspired Art Public Art Exhibition in City Hall Gallery, Dec. 4

The City of Malibu Arts Commission invites all of Malibu to attend the opening reception for the City next public art exhibition in the City Hall Gallery, “Music Inspired Art,” Sunday, December 4, 12:00 PM. Read on...
LA County Introduces New Disaster Response & Evacuation Zones

Malibu joins LA County agencies and Santa Monica Mountains communities in introducing the County’s new official disaster response and evacuation zones and the ZoneHaven AWARE website to look up emergency information about your zone. Get to know your zone! Read on...
Malibu is Preparing for a Dangerous Wildfire Season & Working to Help Community Members Be Ready

The expectation of hot, dry, windy conditions and the ongoing drought are expected to create dangerous fire conditions in the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. The City is working to reduce wildland fire hazards and help community members be ready. Read on...
Local Emergency Declared to Facilitate Removal of Homeless Encampments During Wildfire Season

The Malibu City Council approved declaring a local state of emergency on September 27, 2022, initiating a program for reducing the risk of wildfires associated with unpermitted and unregulated camping in City limits during wildfire season. Read on...
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Operating hours for Malibu City parks and facilities over the holiday weekend Read on...
Winter Recreation Guide Available. Registration for Winter Programs Opens Nov. 14

The Winter Recreation Guide is now available online and will be mailed to residents. Registration for Winter Programs opens November 14. The Community Services Department will host an information booth at Malibu Bluffs Park November 12. Read on...
Woolsey Fire Anniversary & Annual Day of Preparedness

On the four-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire & Day of Preparedness, the City commemorates the catastrophe, offers support to those who lost homes and possessions, and renews its pledge to help the community rebuild, and be more prepared for wildfires. Read on...
Organic Waste Recycling Program Trainings, Nov. 9 & Dec. 7, 7:00 PM

The City invites all Malibu community members to join virtual workshops to learn about the importance of, and be able to successfully participate in, the City’s Organic Waste Recycling Program, Wednesday, November 9 and Wednesday, December 7, at 7:00 PM. Read on...
SM-MUSD & City of Malibu Announce Progress on School District Separation

The City of Malibu and SM-MUSD have jointly settled on a detailed framework and process to pursue the separation of the two territories into two separate unified school districts: Santa Monica Unified and Malibu Unified. Read on...
Submit Comments on MRCA's proposed camping site plants in Malibu

MRCA seeks community input on its Malibu Lower-Cost Accommodations Public Works Plan Environmental Impact Report for proposed camping site projects at Malibu Bluffs and Ramirez Canyon Park. Submit written comments Oct. 17 - Dec. 16. Read on...
Malibu Library Speaker Series with Best-Selling True Crime Author David Grann, Nov. 29

The final event of the 2022 Malibu Library Speaker Series features best-selling true crime author David Grann on Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 PM at the Malibu Library. This event is expected to reach capacity quickly, so RSVP early. Read on...
2022 Homeless Count Shows Sharp Decline in Homeless Numbers in Malibu

The 2022 Homeless Count, which took place in Malibu on February 23, found 81 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu, a decline from 239 in 2020 and 157 in 2021. Countywide, 69,144 unhoused people were counted, a 4.1% increase from 2020. Read on...
Planning Department Updates Processes to Improve Customer Service for Residents

The City updated the Planning Department’s project application processes to improve customer service for homeowners and building professionals. A new online portal allows most projects to be submitted online rather than in-person at City Hall or by email. Read on...
Use of Facemasks Inside Malibu City Hall Is Now "Individual Preference"

Due to the low community transmission rate of COVID-19, and updated Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rules, the use of facemasks inside Malibu City Hall is now "individual preference." Read on...
Malibu Continues Opposition to County Plan to Move Juvenile Prisoners to Santa Monica Mountains

The City continued its strong opposition to the action by Los Angeles County to move high-risk juvenile prisoners, many of whom were convicted of serious and violent crimes, including murder, to the Santa Monica Mountains just north of Malibu. Read on...
LA County Mandatory Water Conservation Now in Effect Due to Drought Conditions

LA County mandatory water use restrictions are now in effect in Malibu to help address current drought conditions. There are many rebates and resources available to help Malibu residents and businesses save water and money. Read on...
Trancas Bridge Replacement Updates

UPDATE - Caltrans Trancas Bridge Project - daytime work weekdays 7AM - 3PM. After the end of October, there will be minimal construction activity, as the project permit does not allow work in the creek area between November 1 and May 1. Read on...
Neighborhood Groups Can Schedule Meetings with Staff to Discuss Public Safety Concerns

Malibu neighborhood groups and community-based organizations are invited to schedule virtual meetings with the City’s Public Safety Team to neighborhood crime and safety, wildfire or earthquake preparedness, power outages or any public safety matter. Read on...