City Of Malibu: City Manager Updates June 11, 2021

Press release from the City of Malibu:

June 11, 2021

Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current rebuild statistics: 

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:

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. 

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.

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 (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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

There are no approved event permits occurring in the upcoming week.  

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. 

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

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This press release was produced by the City of Malibu. The views expressed here are the author’s own.