News Flash

UPCOMING 

• Monday, June 10, 6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting - in-person at City Hall & remotely via Zoom 
• Wednesday, June 12, 9:00 AM - Environmental Review Board Meeting - remotely via Zoom 
• Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 PM - Organics Recycling Training and Kitchen Caddy Giveaway - remotely via Zoom
• Thursday, June 13, 10:00 AM - Malibu Community Lands Project Community Meeting - Malibu West Beach Club
• Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM - Household Hazardous Waste / Electronic Waste Collection - City Hall, upper parking lot 
• Monday, June 17, 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Regular Meeting - in-person at City Hall & remotely via Zoom
• Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - remotely via Zoom 
• Wednesday, June 19 - City Hall, Senior Center, Swimming Pool closed for Juneteenth holiday
• Monday, June 24, 6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting - in-person at City Hall & remotely via Zoom
  
  

KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS  

(NEW) CITY OF MALIBU PETITIONS THE FEDERAL APPEALS COURT TO REVIEW FAA DECISION AS PART OF THE CITY’S EFFORT TO ADDRESS LAX FLIGHT PATH NOISE IMPACTS

The City of Malibu has petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court to review a February 20, 2024 decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as part of the City’s effort to address noise impacts on the community of new flight paths. Malibu needs to able to enjoy peace and quiet as part of community health and wellness. However, Malibu's residents and habitats are heavily impacted by aircraft noise from three new flight paths in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The FAA’s February 20, 2024 decision would exclude those flight paths from further environmental considerations. The City hopes to open a dialogue with the FAA about the impacts of these flight paths on the community, the need take the issue seriously, and to work with the City to develop flight procedures that will reduce those impacts. For background information, see the City’s September 9, 2023 letter to the FAA. 

PCH SAFETY EFFORTS 

The City of Malibu is committed to doing everything possible to improve safety on our 21 miles of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), which has long been a top priority for the community. See the past and current measures to improve PCH safety on the dedicated webpage. For decades, PCH safety has been a top priority for Malibu. The City Council declared a local state of emergency to address the increasingly dangerous conditions on the highway, culminating in the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine University students struck by a speeding driver while walking along PCH in October 2023. Since 2010, 61 people have lost their lives on PCH. 

(NEW) UPDATE ON CHP TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON PCH

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Malibu Task Force reported that they issued 71 citations between May 27 and June 2, of which 63 were for speeding, three were for distracted driving, one was for other violations, three were for mechanical violations. One verbal warning was also issued. 

In response to conditions on PCH, culminating in the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students struck by a speeding motorist while walking along PCH, the City Council declared a local emergency. The Council approved a long-term contract with the CHP to add three full-time officers starting in January to assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) with traffic enforcement patrols on PCH in Malibu. It is the first time since the City's founding in 1991 that Malibu has had regular CHP patrols. After the October 2023 tragedy, the LASD increased traffic enforcement at the City's request as well. The CHP patrols and the intensified traffic enforcement by LASD have already gotten noticeable results, with fewer collisions, injuries and deaths on PCH in Malibu. This highly visible enforcement sends a strong signal that speeding and reckless driving will not be tolerated in Malibu. For more information about the City’s efforts to address PCH safety, visit the webpage.

JOIN THE PCH SAFETY EFFORT - COME TO CITY HALL, SIGN THE PLEDGE WALL, PICK UP A LAWN SIGN FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND A POSTER FOR YOUR BUSINESS  

You can join the effort to help make PCH in Malibu safer for residents, visitors, commuters, pedestrians and cyclists. The California State Transportation Administration (CalSTA) and California Office of Traffic Safety (Cal OTS) launched a driver education campaign to support Malibu's fight to address PCH safety. The CalSTA and Cal OTS campaign includes 31 billboards placed along freeways outside Malibu, as well posters, lawn signs, and social media advertising. 

You can help raise awareness and change driver behavior on PCH: 

• Slow down and drive safely and patiently. Set the cruise control, enjoy the ride, put down the phone, that text can wait. 
• Observe posted speed limits in construction zones, where there are workers and work vehicles, equipment, and changing traffic patterns. Fines for traffic citations are doubled in construction zones under California law. 
• Come to Malibu City Hall and sign the Pledge Wall to show your commitment to slowing down and helping to make PCH safer. 
• Pick up a free lawn sign at City Hall and post it on your property. 
• Pick up a free poster at City Hall and post it at your business or workplace. 
• Post a photo on social media with your lawn sign or poster, with the hashtag #GoSafelyPCH
• Sign the online pledge at: GoSafelyPCH.org.

For more information about the City’s efforts to address PCH safety, visit the webpage.

SUMMER SEASON PCH SAFETY AND BEACH MESSAGING 

With the start of the busy summer beach season, Malibu prepares to welcome millions of visitors to our beaches and mountains. The City is posting messages on social media to help keep PCH, canyon roads, beaches and trails, and Malibu's neighborhoods safe, clean and beautiful for residents, visitors, cyclists, pedestrians and other motorists all summer long. 

• Please help keep PCH safe for residents, visitors, cyclists, pedestrians and other motorists this summer! Celebrate responsibly, don't drink and drive. Designate drivers, use taxis or rideshares, or go sober! Report intoxicated drivers by calling 911. 
• Please help keep PCH in Malibu safe for residents, visitors cyclists, pedestrians & other motorists this holiday and all summer! Watch for pedestrians & cyclists crossing PCH & cars pulling in & out of beach parking! 
• Please help keep Malibu's beaches, trails and neighborhoods clean and beautiful for all to enjoy this holiday weekend and all summer! Pack it in, pack it out. Please don't litter, and if you see trash, please pick it up and put in a trash container! 
• All summer long, please enjoy Malibu's beautiful beaches safely! Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, beware of rip currents, and keep your eye on the ocean, while on shore. Always accompany children in the water and near the surf. Dogs, alcohol, fireworks, fires, camping and drones are not allowed on beaches in LA County.

Learn more about the City of Malibu's efforts to address PCH safety.

TWO CRUCIAL BILLS TO ADDRESS PCH SAFETY PASS STATE SENATE

The California State Senate passed SB 1297 and SB 1509 recently, two crucial tools advancing the effort to reduce traffic collisions, injuries and fatalities on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the City of Malibu. SB 1297 passed the Senate 36-3 on May 20 and will next be considered by the Assembly’s Transportation Committee. SB 1509 passed the Senate 27-1 on May 22 and will next move through the Assembly’s Committees.

SB 1297, introduced by Senator Ben Allen, expands the state’s existing automated speed camera pilot program to include the City of Malibu, where dangerous conditions on PCH has been a top community concern for decades. Click here for more details on AB 1297. AB 1509, the “NOT in California Act,” introduced by Senator Henry Stern, a Malibu native, would make convictions of driving 26 MPH or greater over the posted speed limit, a two-point violation against a person’s driver's license. Click here for more information about SB 1509. 

Click here for more information about the City's efforts to address PCH safety. 

Public Safety

(NEW) TEMPORARY IMPOUND YARD BEGINS OPERATIONS TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL PARKING DURING BUSY SUMMER SEASON

On May 25, the City began operating a temporary day-use impound yard at the Malibu High School parking lot on Morning View Drive to address illegal parking during the busy summer season. Since then, nearly 50 vehicles have been towed into the impound yard, where they are removed at the end of each day. The impound yard will continue to be used on weekends and holidays through September 2 for the temporary storage of vehicles that are towed for illegal parking or posing a public safety hazard in Malibu. By not having to take towed vehicles to their regular impound yard outside of the City limits, the towing companies can tow away more illegally parked vehicles, helping to ensure beach access, resident and visitor parking, and keeping the roadways safe and clear for emergency responders.

(NEW) SHERIFF'S CRIME & SAFETY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 

Sgt. Chris Soderlund, the City's Liaison to the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff's Station (LASD), gave a crime, traffic, and public safety update to the City Council at the May 28 meeting. He reported that the LASD Beach Team, which the City funds every summer to patrol Malibu's beaches, started up its patrols on Memorial Day weekend, focusing on illegal alcohol use which contributes to DUIs and collisions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and canyon roads in Malibu. The Beach Team issued 40 citations for alcohol on the beach, one smoking citation, and made one misdemeanor warrant arrest. 

Aside from Beach Team patrols, over the holiday weekend, LASD also issued 65 traffic citations and 210 parking citations, and the LASD Volunteers on Patrol (VOPs), which the City funds, issued 500 parking citations, and 46 vehicles were towed, using the City-approved temporary summer tow yard at Malibu High School. 

Deputies responded to large crowds parking illegally on Winding Way Drive to use the Escondido Falls hiking trail throughout the weekend, which was a disruption to the residential neighborhood. Dozens of vehicles were parked illegally, despite posted signs, all the way up Winding Way to the trail head. Numerous vehicles were cited and towed. The VOPs also issued numerous citations in response to large numbers of vehicles parked illegally around the Point Dume Nature Preserve, disrupting that residential neighborhood. 

Deputies also responded to a group of motorcyclists who assaulted two other motorcyclists on PCH in Malibu, and fled. Ultimately, the assailants were all arrested on felony charges. 

The City applauds the excellent work of the Malibu Lost Hills Deputies and the VOP volunteers for their hard work to keep PCH, canyon roads, beaches and trails safe in Malibu! 

For monthly LASD crime and traffic reports, click here.  

FIRE SAFETY

(NEW) fIRE SAFETY LIAISONS' REPORT - RAINY WINTER AND COOL, WET SPRING MEAN GOOD NEWS FOR FIRE CONDITIONS IN MALIBU 

LIVE FUEL MOISTURE AT 132% AS OF MAY 24, COMPARED WITH 120% AT THIS TIME LAST YEAR. THE HISTORICAL AVERAGE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR IS 116% (60% AND BELOW = CRITICAL) 
As part of wildfire preparedness, the City tracks Live Fuel Moisture (LFM), a key indicator of how quickly a fire will spread once it starts, as well as relative humidity, temperature, dead fuel moisture, and wind, to determine wildfire hazard conditions for Malibu. The LFM is the percentage of water content to dry matter in live vegetation and indicates how likely a fire is to grow large and spread quickly. LFM can be as high as 200% and is considered critical at 60% and below. The Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry Division samples plants in the Santa Monica Mountains approximately every two weeks and posts the results on their website. 

GOOD NEWS FOR MALIBU THROUGH MID-SUMMER - The Fire Safety Liaisons forecast that these conditions mean that large fires in our area are unlikely through July. LFM levels usually peak in mid-March and then, with the end of rainy season, decline steadily through August where they bottom out around critical level (60%) and remain there until significant rain returns in late fall/early winter. The last two years saw unusually high moisture levels throughout the fire season due to very rainy winters, and rain events extending later in the year. This is our third consecutive spring season with unusually cool, moist, cloudy conditions. As a result, LFM levels are much higher than historical averages, and above last year's record highs. The past two fire seasons in Malibu saw fires starting that were kept very small due to these high LFM levels. 

WORK ON FIRE PREPAREDNESS THIS SUMMER - COMPLETE YOUR BRUSH CLEARANCE & SIGN UP FOR HOME WILDFIRE ASSESSMENT
Although the June 1 deadline has passed, it is still crucial to complete your mandatory brush clearance. The heavy rain this winter have also led to heavy vegetation growth, which will dry out and become fuel for fires, so brush clearance this summer is more important than ever. Homeowners can also sign up now for a free Home Wildfire Assessment, where a Fire Safety Liaisons will inspect your property, point out vulnerabilities and give you a no-obligation checklist of tips to harden your home against flyer embers, a leading cause of homes burning down in wildfires. See details below. 

COMPLETE YOUR MANDATORY BRUSH CLEARANCE BEFORE FIRE SEASON 

The June 1 deadline for mandatory brush clearance has passed, but it is still crucial for Malibu homeowners to get started on their mandatory brush clearance. Proper brush clearance is one of the most important ways to make your home and the community more resistant to wildfires. If you have not yet completed your brush clearance and need help or information, please contact our Fire Safety Liaisons at FireSafety@MalibuCity.org or call 310-456-2489, we are here to help you. Brush clearance helps create the “defensible space” that firefighters need to safely and effectively protect life, property, and the environment. Be sure to complete your brush clearance before the June 1 deadline to avoid fines. For more information including a list of vendors, maps, a video and more, visit the LA County Fire Department website.    

SIGN UP NOW FOR A HOME WILDFIRE ASSESSMENT together with brush clearance

In addition to completing mandatory brush clearance, one of the best ways to protect your home and community is to get a free Home Wildfire Assessment. The assessment involves a 30-to-60-minute exterior inspection of your property by the City's Fire Safety Liaisons looking at what can be done to make the home and property less vulnerable to the millions of flying embers from a wind-driven wildfire, a leading cause of homes burning down in wildfires. You’ll get a checklist of steps to take to harden your property, such as removing dead vegetation or wood furniture that is touching the house and covering attic vents with fine steel mesh. For more information and to schedule a free Home Wildfire Assessment, visit the Fire Safety webpage or call 310-456-2489, ext. 238, or email FireSafety@MalibuCity.org.

APPLICATIONS AGAIN BEING ACCEPTED FOR FREE HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM 

PROGRAM APPLIES TO DEAD TREES ONLY. OPEN TO MALIBU CITY RESIDENTS ONLY. The City is once again accepting applications for the free Hazard Tree Removal Program. The City secured an additional $326,000 in grant funding to extend the popular program. This is the third round since the program started in 2021. The program is one of the concrete steps that the City is taking to improve wildfire safety across the community in Malibu. It empowers residents to make their homes and properties less vulnerable to wildfire, which in turn protects entire neighborhoods by reducing the fuel that fires need to spread. The City’s Fire Safety Liaisons and a licensed arborist will come to your home and determine if the trees meet the program's criteria for removal. For more information and to sign up, visit the webpage.  

CITY HALL /  GENERAL

(NEW) JOIN THE POP-UP EVENT TO GIVE YOUR INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF MALIBU'S COMMUNITY LANDS, JUNE 13

Join the next community meeting to give your input on the future of Malibu’s five community lands on Thursday, June 13, 10:00 AM at Malibu West Beach Club (30756 PCH at Trancas Canyon Road - Map). Parking is available on Trancas Canyon Road or Broad Beach Road. The City is undertaking an extensive outreach and engagement program to gather feedback from every part of the community, representing as many people and views as possible to ensure that the future uses of the five vacant properties align with the community’s priorities. For more information about the Community Lands Project, include the parcel maps, background information and calendar of events, visit the project website.  

(NEW) CITY COUNCIL RE-OPENS RACE PERMIT FOR NEW PROPOSALS

The Malibu City Council voted on May 28 to reopen the Request for Proposals (RFP) for race organizations to bid on a permit to conduct a road race event in the City after the current permit holder cancelled their 2024 event. In May, one of the permitted race organizers, Zuma Foundation Inc., cancelled their 2024 Triathlon event, citing concerns over unsafe conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) related to multiple construction projects. Zuma Foundation requested the event be postponed until 2025 under the same permit. The City Council decided to reestablish the Road Race Ad Hoc Committee and reopen the Request for Proposals in order to give other race organizers the opportunity to make their proposals for the five-year permit. In January 2024, the City approved allowing two road races per year in Malibu City limits under the Road Race Policy, with the first races under the new Agreement beginning in 2024. For more information, see the staff report. 

(NEW) SIGN UP FOR FLASHVOTE TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEYS ABOUT IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES

The City wants your input on important issues that impact our community to ensure that the City's services, policies, programs and activities respond to the evolving needs of the entire community. Make your voice heard, sign up now for FlashVote, the new platform the City will be using for periodic community surveys. FlashVote provides unbiased, statistically valid surveys, anonymous responses, and guarantees your personal information will be kept confidential. For more information, read the FAQs. To sign up, click here, or call 775-235-2240 to participate by phone or text only. 

 Planning

(NEW) CODE ENFORCMENT EFFORTS THIS SUMMER  

During the summer months, Code Enforcement Officers will be patrolling the City on weekends to address issues. To report possible code violations outside of business hours, please call the City’s One-Call to City Hall line at 310-456-2489, ext. 3. The Planning Director and Code Enforcement Manager will be notified immediately in order to deploy a Code Enforcement Officer to the site, if warranted. The City’s certified Code Enforcement team provides enforcement for City ordinances, including transient occupancy tax violations, locking trash container lid violations, dark-sky ordinance compliance, public works encroachment permit violations, operating permit violations, environmental program violations, and stop-work orders for unpermitted building activities. For more information about Code Enforcement, visit the webpage. 

(NEW) SANTA MONICA COLLEGE ANTENNA TOWER HEARING 

On June 3, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider modifications that would bring the existing communications tower at the Santa Monica College - Malibu campus into compliance with City code and be able to be used by the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Substation on the campus. After deliberations, the Commission directed County officials to explore alternatives to the location and height of the tower. A hearing to consider the alternatives has not yet been scheduled. Since the tower was erected in 2022 during the construction of the SMC-Malibu campus, Planning staff have been working with the County to bring the tower into compliance. For more information, visit the City’s webpage. 

(NEW) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ORDINANCE HEARING, JUNE 24

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on June 24 to consider the California Coastal Commission's (CCC) suggested modifications to the City's proposed amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and to make amendments to the Malibu Municipal Code. On February 7, 2024, the CCC held a public hearing on the City's proposed amendments to the LCP Local Implementation Plan Section 3.16, and certified it with suggested modifications. For more information, visit the Wireless Communication Facility webpage. 

EXPANDED PLANNING PUBLIC COUNTER SERVICES

As part of the Planning Department’s effort to improve customer service and streamline the development process, the Planning Department is offering Planning Consultations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This will give members of the public an opportunity to speak to a senior-level planner during counter hours. Members of the public are encouraged to submit over-the-counter applications at the Public Counter to receive same-day approvals and to obtain zoning information. No appointment is necessary. The Planning Public Counter is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In addition, the Planning Fire Rebuild team is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information about in-person submittals, the Development Portal, and Planning Counter services, visit the webpage. 

WALK-IN COUNTER HOURS FOR PLANNING AND FIRE REBUILD RESOURCES

Walk-in counter hours are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Fire Rebuild team is available by appointment only Monday through Friday at City Hall for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any Woolsey Fire rebuild project. Contact Aakash Shah at ashah@malibucity.org to set an appointment for a meeting by phone or online. For ideas about how to get started with your project, visit the Rebuild webpage.

(NEW) MALIBU REBUILDS - STATISTICS 

Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal. Out of 465 destroyed homes:  

• Single-family home rebuild applications submitted:                                    372
   (of which 360 have been approved by the Planning Department) 
• Single-family home rebuild applications under planning review:                  12
• Single-family homes complete:                                                                   165
• Multifamily building units complete:                                                              18
• Projects under construction:                                                                       124
• Inspections approved:                                                                             10,233
• Inspections total:                                                                                    18,047 
• Single-family home rebuild building permits issued:                                   289

ENVIRONMENTAL sustainability and building safety

(NEW) ORGANICS RECYCLING VIRTUAL TRAINING AND KITCHEN CADDY GIVEAWAY, JUNE 12

The City is offering an organic waste recycling virtual training on Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 PM, funded by CalRecycle. The Organic Waste Recycling Program is an important way that Malibu can fulfill its commitment as a community to be part of the efforts to address climate change and protect the environment. Attendees will receive a free dishwasher safe, 1.9-gallon kitchen scraps caddy to help you conveniently separate food waste to be recycled (limit one per household). The Zoom meeting link for this and future trainings is posted on the webpage. 

(NEW) CITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS AND ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION EVENT, JUNE 15

The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste collection event on Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the City Hall in the upper parking lot. Residents may properly dispose of certain types of HHW or E-waste materials such as paint (water-based only), used motor oil, anti-freeze, automotive and household batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), and electronics. For more information of accepted materials and future HHW events, click here. 

MALIBU DEVELOPMENT PORTAL

The City launched a new Development Portal for applicants or owners to submit projects, get status updates, keep track of progress on their projects, and manage documents and fees. Property owners will have access to individual projects, real time updates, Departments' revisions, required documents, and fee information. Other features include managing inspection requests and researching public documents. Click here to access the Portal. For detailed instructions on how to use the Portal, including a tutorial video, visit the webpage. 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

(NEW) PARK TALES STORYTIME, JUNE 13

The Community Services Department and the Malibu Library will host Park Tales Storytime on Thursday, June 13, 10:00 AM at Malibu Bluffs Park. The program theme is “Reading Olympians” and includes an art activity and a free snack. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. For more information, visit the Special Events webpage. 

(NEW) SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND SWIM LESSONS, JUNE 17-21 AND JUNE 24-28

The Community Services Department offers sports and enrichment camps, as well as swim lessons during the school summer break. Visit the Registration webpage for a complete list of programs and schedules.  

• June 17 - 21 (no programs on June 19): Parent and Me Ocean Exploration (ages 2-5), Flag Football (ages 6-11), Marine Biology (ages 6-11), and Skateboarding Camp (ages 6-11) at Malibu Bluffs Park, and Surf Camp (ages 8-14) at Malibu Surfrider Beach, Tower 3.  
• June 24 - 28: Parent and Me Yoga (ages 3-5), Parent and Me Multi-Sport (ages 3-5), Art and Yoga Camp (ages 6-11), Skateboarding Camp (ages 6-11), and Ultimate Sports Camp (ages 6-11) at Malibu Bluffs Park, and Surf Camp (ages 8-14) at Surfrider Beach, Tower 3.  
• Swim Lessons are also offered weekly for Merbabies (ages 1-2), Starfish (ages 3-5), Guppy (ages 4-7), Sea Otter (ages 6-10) and Stingray (ages 7-14) at the Malibu Community Swimming Pool at Malibu High School.  

(NEW) HOLIDAY HOURS FOR JUNETEENTH, JUNE 19

Malibu City Hall, the Senior Center, and the Community Swimming Pool at Malibu High School will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. No programs, including Day Camps, Swim Lessons, or Open Gym Basketball will be offered. City parks will be open from 8:00 AM to sunset. Alcohol, BBQs, fires and fireworks are prohibited in City parks. For more information on City parks and facilities, visit the webpage. 

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States, was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and was adopted by the City Council as a City holiday in 2024. Juneteenth marks the moment on June 19, 1865 when news arrived in Texas that the Civil War had ended and that slavery had been abolished, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which had officially freed enslaved people in Confederate states. The holiday celebrates African-American history and culture. For more information about Juneteenth, click here. 

(NEW) FREE SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET YOGA, JUNE 21

Join a free sunset yoga class overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Summer Solstice, Friday, June 21, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Malibu Bluffs Park. The workshop is designed for ages 16 and older and will be led by local meditation, yoga, and wellness instructors from The Mindry. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. For more information, visit the webpage. 

(NEW) CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK SUNSET HIKE, JUNE 21

Enjoy a hike during the golden hour at Charmlee Wilderness Park on Friday, June 21, 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM. Explore the flower-filled landscape and learn about the region’s history and ecosystems while enjoying healthy outdoor exercise and the benefits to well-being of immersion in nature. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Bring appropriate shoes and clothes for evening temperatures and hiking, and water. The program is free, and reservations are required. For more information, visit the Outdoor Recreation webpage. 

LEGACY PARK NATURE WALK AND STORYTIME, JUNE 12

Join educators and naturalists for a nature walk through Legacy Park on Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Suitable for children ages five and under. Learn about the abundant birds, plants and wildflowers of Legacy Park. Participants will receive a free magnifying glass. The walk will culminate with Storytime at the amphitheater with a Malibu librarian. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Malibu Library, located at 23519 West Civic Center Way. The program is free, and reservations are required. For more information, visit the Outdoor Recreation webpage.

MALIBU CITY GALLERY ART EXHIBITION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER PEP WILLIAMS, OPEN THROUGH JUNE 28

The Malibu Arts Commission presents, “On a Sunday Afternoon,” featuring artwork by legendary photographer Pep Williams. Williams is a fine art photographer who has traveled globally, creating materials for his photographic exhibitions and has photographed spreads for magazines worldwide. “On a Sunday Afternoon,” featuring beautiful photos of the lowrider culture in Los Angeles, is on display at the Malibu City Gallery in City Hall through June 28. The gallery is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Free, no tickets or RSVPs are needed. For more information, visit the Arts Commission website.  

PUBLIC WORKS

CALTRANS PROJECTS

CALTRANS - PCH AT BIG ROCK
One lane of northbound PCH remains closed near Big Rock Dr due to an active landslide. 

CALTRANS – SOLSTICE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK
One lane of northbound PCH is diverted into the center media just before Corral Canyon for a project to repair or replace culverts along PCH to restore endangered fish habitat, and to replace the Solstice Creek Bridge. Watch for active construction with workers and work vehicles, and a 30 MPH speed limit.
 

CITY OF MALIBU PROJECTS 

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, JUNE 10 
The City Council will hold public hearings for several Maintenance Districts on Monday, June 10, 6:30 PM, in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. The hearings are for the Big Rock Mesa Landslide Maintenance District (AD 98-1), Calle Del Barco Landslide Maintenance District (AD 98-2) and Malibu Road Landslide Maintenance District (AD 98-3) for the placement of assessments on the Los Angeles County tax rolls for the operations, maintenance and management of these districts. For more information, including the links to the staff report for each hearing, see the Agenda.  

STREET PAVING WORK ON HARVESTER ROAD, JUNE 10 AND 13
The City is conducting street paving work on Harvester Road in the Malibu Park area on June 10 and 13, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Traffic control will include alternating lane closures with flaggers. The City’s Contractor conducted direct outreach to residents and posted signs on Harvester Road.

MALIBU PCH SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
The contractor is currently working west of Carbon Canyon near Carbon Beach Terrace. Additional crews are working further west identifying existing utilities, potholing and installing new conduits and pull boxes. The electrical subcontractor has also started pulling wire for the CTVV/EVP/BT devices. Crews are erecting five CCTV pole locations this week and will begin field verifications for the new traffic signal poles.

Lane closures on PCH for the City's PCH Signal Synchronization Project are necessary to complete the City's most significant project to date to improve safety and mobility on PCH, a top priority of the community. The project work cannot be done at night safely and without incurring major project cost overruns and delays. Completion is expected in late 2024.

ANNUAL TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The City’s contractor began trimming trees on May 29 at the following locations: Carbon Canyon, Rambla Vista, Calle Del Barco, Las Flores Canyon, Big Rock Drive, Cool Oak Way, Roca Chica Drive, Little Rock Way, Pinnacle Way and Seaboard Road. The Contractor is expected to complete this work by June 14. Proceed with caution in the work area, and watch for workers and work vehicles. 

PCH MEDIAN PROJECT
The City's contractor has completed field work and lane closures on this project. City staff will work with the contractor on the final elements for the project on time for the planned completion in June 2024.

TRANCAS CANYON PARK SLOPE REPAIRS 
The City's contractor continues working on installing anchors and making field adjustments to the project to stabilize the slope adjacent to Trancas Canyon Park, which was damaged in the Woolsey Fire. The contractor is preparing the slope for new netting.

TRANCAS CANYON PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING PROJECT 
Construction for this project is scheduled to begin after the summer.

LEGACY PARK BENCHES RENOVATIONS PROJECT
The City's contractor continues to refurbish the benches in Legacy Park as part of a regular maintenance program. For this work, several benches are removed at a time to be repaired and refinished before being re-installed. The first group of benches have been completed.  

MALIBU BLUFFS PARK SOUTH WALKWAY REPAIRS
The project has been completed. 

OUTREACH & FEEDBACK

E-NOTIFICATIONS

The City maintains a robust e-notification system so the community can stay informed about all the City’s activities. Sign up to receive messages by text or email on the City’s e-notifications page. 

FURTHER QUESTIONS

For questions or comments, contact the City Manager at SMcClary@MalibuCity.org.

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