Upcoming
- Sunday, June 13, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Drive-Through Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection - Calabasas Landfill
- Monday, June 14, 6:30 PM - City Council virtual meeting
- Tuesday, June 15, 8:30 PM - Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) Governing Board virtual meeting
- Tuesday, June 15, 5:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission virtual meeting
- Thursday, June 17, 9:00 AM - Senior Wilderness Walk - Charmlee Wilderness Park
- Thursday, June 17 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Free COVID-19 Vaccination Event - Malibu City Hall
- Friday, June 18, 9:00 AM - Senior Fitness Fridays - Malibu Bluffs Park
- Saturday, June 19, 10:00 AM - HHW / E-Waste Collection at City Hall - Malibu City Hall
- Monday, June 21, 6:30 PM - Planning Commission virtual meeting
- Tuesday, June 22, 9:00 AM - Malibu Arts Commission virtual meeting
- Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 AM - Senior Go Go Gifts - Malibu Bluffs Park
- Wednesday, June 23, 9:00 AM - Environmental Review Board virtual meeting
- Wednesday, June 23, 3:30 PM - Public Works Commission virtual meeting
- Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 PM - Sunset Hike - Charmlee Wilderness Park
- Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 PM - Housing Element virtual meeting
- Thursday, June 24, 6:00 PM - Wastewater Advisory Committee virtual meeting
- Friday, June 25, 9:00 AM - Senior Fitness Fridays - Malibu Bluffs Park
(NEW) MALIBU REBUILDS - STATISTICS
Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current rebuild statistics:
- Single Family Dwellings building permits issued - 191
- Single Family Dwellings complete - 37
- Multifamily – Malibu Garden Apartment permits were issued -18 apartment units
(new) COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
City staff continues to monitor and respond to the pandemic by participating in regular briefings and conference calls with partner agencies and issuing alerts and notifications regarding changes to the situation. On June 8, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) confirmed 4 new deaths and 202 new cases of COVID-19. Other key updates from the County’s COVID-19 Dashboard as of June 8, 2021 include the following:
- 446 confirmed positive cases and 8 deaths in the City of Malibu to date
- 1,245,588 confirmed cases and 24,408 deaths in LA County to date
- 243 current hospitalizations in LA County, a decrease of 241 since June 8
(NEW) CITY OF MALIBU TO HOST FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE AT CITY HALL JUNE 17
The City of Malibu and Kaiser Permanente will host a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Thursday, June 17, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Malibu City Hall. City Hall is located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA, 90265. No appointments are needed, first-come, first-served while supplies last. The vaccine is free regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Everyone 12 and older in the County is now eligible for vaccination. People under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit the web page.
(NEW) June 14 City Council Meeting Items
The regular City Council meeting of June 14 (via Zoom) will include discussions on formation of a Homeless Task Force, the resumption of in-person City Council and Planning Commission meetings, location of a temporary tow yard, the City’s facemask requirements, and the Point Dume Community Services District. Other matters of business include selecting a firm to conduct a permanent City Manager recruitment, a contract to approve the publication of the City’s legal notices, acceptance of a grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and the Big Rock Mesa and Malibu Road Assessment Districts. The staff report, and viewing and commenting instructions are posted on the website. The June 28 Council meeting will include adoption of the City’s annual budget, which starts July 1.
(NEW) LA COUNTY OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN SEASON TICKETS TO LA SPORTS TEAMS TO PROMOTE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
In order to beat the pandemic, it is crucial to get as many people as possible vaccinated. The County of Los Angeles is working to motivate more people to get vaccinated by offering a chance to win season tickets to the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams and the L.A. Clippers for people who get vaccinated between June 11 and 17. Learn more on the Department of Public Health website.
LIVE FUEL MOISTURE UPDATE
Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) is an important component in determining critical fire danger and Red Flag Conditions (high fire danger). LFM is defined as the percentage of water content to dry matter content in live vegetation. Live Fuel Moisture can be as high as 200%, and 60% is considered critical in terms of fire risk. The Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry Division conducts sampling approximately every two weeks and posts the results online. LFM was last measured on May 15 and is currently 91%, a reduction of approximately 7% since it was last measured. LFM is currently about the critical marker, however, it is approximately 35% lower than this time last year.
WILDFIRE SEASON PREPAREDNESS - SCHEDULE YOUR HOME WILDFIRE HARDENING ASSESSMENT
As part of Malibu’s ongoing efforts toward community-wide wildfire preparedness, the City continues to offer its no-cost Home Ignition Zone Assessment Program with Fire Safety Liaison Chris Brossard. Chris will visit your home and give you a checklist of simple, often inexpensive steps you can take to harden your home against flying embers, a major cause of homes igniting during wind-driven wildfires like the Woolsey Fire. To schedule an appointment or for help with wildfire preparedness, email Firesafety@malibucity.org or call 310-456-2489, ext. 387 or visit the Fire Safety webpage.
(NEW) PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SEA VIEW HOTEL PROJECT POSTPONED TO JUNE 21
The Planning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM to consider the environmental document, code amendments, and entitlements for the proposed Sea View Hotel project and make a recommendation to the City Council. The proposed project is a 39-room hotel with amenities including a spa, restaurant, private decks and a rooftop deck with a pool on two commercially developed parcels that are located on Pacific Coast Highway near the Malibu Pier. For more project information, including the Notice of Public Hearing, visit the project page. The staff report, viewing and commenting instructions for the hearing will be posted prior to the meeting on the website.
(NEW) HOUSING ELEMENT virtual WORKSHOP JUNE 23
The City will hold a virtual public workshop on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 PM to discuss the Housing Element Draft. All community members encouraged to attend to learn about this state-mandated process and give their input on how major issues will be addressed in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, including how City policies, plans and regulations help to further the development, improvement, and preservation of housing in order to meet the existing and projected needs of the community of all economic levels. For more information, visit the web page.
(NEW) Drive-Through Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collection June 13
LA County will hold a drive-through household hazardous and electronic waste collection for County residents at Calabasas Landfill on Sunday, June 13 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The drop-off location is at 5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura, CA 91301. Attendees are asked to wear face coverings, stay in their vehicles with the windows closed, if possible, and carefully secure their items in trunk/pick-up bed with nothing else. A list of accepted materials is posted on the website.
(NEW) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS AND E-WASTE COLLECTION AT CITY HALL JUNE 19
Drop off your unwanted paint, household chemicals, motor oil, batteries, electronics and other items at the household hazardous and electronic waste collection on Saturday, June 19, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at City Hall in the upper parking lot. More information and a list of accepted materials are posted on the City website.
(NEW) PUBLIC HEARING ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY REDISTRICTING JUNE 14
As part of California Redistricting, the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) will conduct 10 public hearings throughout the summer to ensure residents from all five Supervisorial Districts can participate in the redistricting process. Join the hearing on Monday, June 14, 2021, 7:00 PM via Zoom. Join the virtual hearing. Public commenting instructions are available online.
(NEW) SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CAMPS start june 14
Registration is open for the City's excellent summer day camps for ages 5-15, and youth and adult recreation programs offered in person starting June 14. Enjoy a wide range of sports, enrichment, art and culture, outdoor recreation and much more. Programs begin the week of June 14 and will follow Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 safety protocols. For more information or to register for programs, Descriptions, fees, schedules and rules are available on the registration webpage.
MALIBU REBUILDS - PLANNING CONSULTATIONS AND REBUILD RESOURCES
The Fire Rebuild team is available for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any fire rebuild project. Contact Aakash Shah at ashah@malibucity.org to set an appointment for phone or online meeting. For ideas about how to get started with your project, as well as numerous handouts, forms and resources, visit the Rebuild webpage.
(NEW) NO SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS ISSUED FOR UPCOMING WEEK
There are no approved event permits occurring in the upcoming week.
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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