UPCOMING

Saturday, October 22, 5:00 PM - CineMalibu Outdoor Screening of "Ghostbusters" - Malibu Bluffs Park 

Monday, October 24,6:30 PM - Regular City Council Meeting - virtual

Tuesday, October 25, 9:00 AM - Malibu Arts Commission Regular Meeting - virtual

Wednesday, October 26, 9:00 AM - Environmental Review Board Meeting - virtual

Wednesday, October 26, 3:30 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting - virtual 

Wednesday, October 26,7:00 PM - Organics Recycling Training and Kitchen Caddy Giveaway - virtual

(NEW) MALIBU CONTINUES OPPOSITION TO COUNTY ACTION TO MOVE JUVENILE PRISONERS TO MALIBU AREA

The City continued its strong opposition to the action by LA 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, filing a second letter of protest with the County on September 14, 2022. The County plan raises too many serious safety concerns, for the surrounding residential communities including Malibu, as well for as the inmates and the facility staff. The City objects to the fact that the County has not adequately analyzed the project’s potentially significant impacts related to wildfire safety and evacuation of prisoners and staff, emergency access, public services, staffing and security challenges and other impact areas. While the City understands the need to provide permanent, quality rehabilitative facilities for juvenile offenders, the environmental effects of such facilities on the surrounding community must be analyzed and addressed. See the exhibits with the September 14 letter, the past letter, and more background information on the webpage.

(NEW) CITY WORKING TO ASSIST MALIBU FARMERS MARKET

Although the City of Malibu is not party to agreements that the Malibu Farmers Market has with LA County or Santa Monica College, the City recognizes the value of the Farmers Market to the community. City staff has been working with the Farmers Market to find ways to accommodate access, parking and safety concerns and help them find some additional space as they work through the construction period of the Santa Monica College Campus. The City has been working on potential solutions, including the possibility of moving all or a portion of the event into the street. City staff also explored the possibility of relocating the Farmers Market to the adjacent City-owned Chili Cookoff lot on Civic Center Way and Stuart Ranch Road, but LA County health regulations prohibit a farmers market from operating on a dirt lot. The City has also contacted the County to explore ways to help, and asked the County to ensure the event can operate and that it will be safe. Ultimately it is up to the Farmers Market operator to determine how they wish to proceed. The City will continue to work with the Farmers Market to explore all options that are permissible under City code.

(NEW) MALIBU EARNS 21ST CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

The City of Malibu was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The City of Malibu has proven its commitments to transparency, accountability and responsible management of taxpayer dollars throughout its history, receiving the award for the 21st consecutive year. Malibu’s excellent financial management improves the City’s ability to fund large projects that the community needs and be better prepared to weather disasters and economic downturns.

(NEW) JOIN THE GREAT SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS DRILL OCTOBER 20

Join the City and millions of people around the world to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” for the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest simultaneous earthquake preparedness drill, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:20 AM. Community members are encouraged to join the exercise in person if they happen to be at City Hall, or independently at their home, business, school, house of worship or community-based organization. A major earthquake can strike at any time, and would have severe impacts to Malibu’s community, homes, infrastructure, daily lives and economy. Everyone in Malibu should prepare for earthquakes, and have emergency plans and supplies adequate to last for several days, including food, water, first aid and medications. Don't forget your pets! According to earthquake safety experts, “Drop Cover and Hold On” is the safest immediate response to an earthquake. For more earthquake preparedness resources, get the free guide. 

(NEW) SHERIFF’S CRIME AND SAFETY UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL

Lieutenant Dustin Carr, the City’s Liaison from the Malibu- Lost Hills Sheriff's Station gave a crime and safety update during the October 10, 2022 City Council meeting. You can watch video of the update (starts at 41:55). The Sheriff’s Department (LASD) responded to a newly reported homeless encampment at Surfrider Beach. LASD made contact with the person on site, who chose to seek out services. LASD is working on getting them into housing as soon as possible. Recently, LASD has been conducting nighttime enforcement on RVs/oversized vehicles parked overnight along PCH. Deputies conducted a survey, counting 18 RVs/oversized vehicles parking overnight, issued 23 citations, and towed one vehicle for vehicle code violations. The Station has been responding to reports of people experiencing homelessness falling asleep in public places with drug paraphernalia around them, and is working on getting them into services. Deputies continue to patrol in Legacy Park in response to recent complaints about homeless people and so far, no crimes have been reported. Lt. Carr reported that so far this year, Malibu is on track for a significant decrease of crimes including auto theft, arson, aggravated assault and theft. The Sheriff’s monthly crime and safety reports to the City are posted on the webpage.

CITY COUNCIL DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY 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. The resolution enables the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), LASD-Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and the City to more quickly remove homeless encampments on public property during wildfire season. LASD and the City are prioritizing removing homeless encampments and unhoused people from the brush-covered hills and canyons of Malibu and placing them into emergency shelters. These efforts ensure that the people being removed are connected to a network of healthcare, mental healthcare and housing services. The potential for fires originating from cooking and warming fires in homeless encampments poses a serious threat both for residents and for people living in encampments who may become trapped during a fire. In 2021, the City adopted a similar resolution, based on hazardous fire conditions and the more than 20 brush fires attributed to homeless encampments between January and August, 2021. For more information,  see the staff report. 

The annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count in February showed 81 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu, a decline of 66% from 239 in 2020 and 157 in 2021. The decrease in Malibu reflects the positive results of the work by the Malibu Homeless Outreach Team since being enlisted and funded by the City in 2016, in coordination with City staff and the HOST Team. Learn more about Malibu's efforts to address homelessness.

PROJECT PERMITTING PROCESSES UPDATED TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS

The City has introduced several new modifications to the Planning Department’s project application process to improve the customer experience and make processes more efficient and transparent for residents who are rebuilding, building, renovating or repairing their homes. Most project submittals can now be made online through a new portal, rather than submitting in-person at City Hall or by email. For more information, visit the portal.

(NEW) NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MALIBU GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS IN MALIBU ANNOUNCED

Los Angeles County has posted the final list of Malibu-area Vote Centers on the Registrar-Record/County Clerk website. The website defaults to only show 11-day Vote Centers. In order to see the complete list, select "four-day Vote Centers" as well. Malibu will have one 11-day Voter Center at City Hall, and two additional four-day Vote Centers in the City. City election information will be posted and updated on the website as it becomes available. Voters in Los Angeles County may cast ballots at any Vote Center in the County. The Vote Center locations in Malibu will be

Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road
Hours: October 29 - November 7, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. November 8 (Election Day), 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Christian Science Church-Malibu, 28635 Pacific Coast Highway
Hours: November 5 - 7, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. November 8 (Election Day), 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Drive
Hours:  November 5 - 7, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. November 8 (Election Day), 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MALIBU GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - “MEASURE MC” TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX

Measure MC, the City’s Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot. If approved by voters, the measure will raise the sales tax in Malibu from 9.5% to 10%, and the City could use the revenue for, among other potential uses to benefit the community: 

Maintain public safety and emergency services
Address homelessness
Clean and maintain parks and other public areas
Address traffic regulation
Maintain coastal waters
Maintain and improve natural areas
Provide support to local businesses

Additional information:

Certain groceries and prescription medications would not be taxed
It is estimated that 73% would be paid for by tourists and visitors to
Malibu (According to a report prepared by the City’s sales tax consultant, HdL Companies)

Taxpayer Accountability Measures:

All funds generated by Measure MC will go to the City
Mandatory financial audits and annual public reports

This information was also sent out by mail citywide to households in Malibu. This message is provided as a public service by the City of Malibu for your information only. For more information, visit the City’s Elections webpage or contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or call 310-456-2489, ext. 228. 

(NEW) WILDFIRE SEASON - FIRE CONDITIONS UPDATE

Live Fuel Moisture and Conditions - LFM currently 61% (near critical) - As part of continuous wildfire preparedness, the City tracks Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) as well as relative humidity, temperature, and dead fuel moisture to determine fire conditions for Malibu. LFM is at 61% as of September 29, down from 63% two weeks earlier. The LFM is the percentage of water content to dry matter in live vegetation. LFM can be as high as 200% and is considered critical at 60% and below. The Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry Division conducts sampling approximately every two weeks and posts the results on their website. 

The LFM has plateaued, which is typical for this time of year. Historically, LFM has not increased until substantial rainfall of 2 inches or more, normally in late October and early November. However, below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures are expected until December. Currently, favorable humidity, wind and Dead Fuel Moistures have kept the fire hazard rating in the Santa Monica Mountains at “Moderate.” We will see Red Flag or highly hazardous fire conditions only with strong and consistent wind and low humidity. Conditions will worsen with the arrival of Santa Ana winds, which generally occur and peak from October through December. 

Wildfire Season Outlook for Malibu from the Community Fire Season Briefing (watch video) -  Conditions for this fall and winter are anticipated to be near to above normal monsoonal showers and thunderstorms through mid-September, with rainfall well below normal in late September through December. Temperatures are expected to be well above normal through December (but not as severe as the recent heatwave). A near normal amount of Santa Ana wind events is expected October through December. Severe/extreme drought conditions continue for the region. Typical peak fire conditions occur in October, November and December, with Santa Ana wind events coinciding with dry fuels before green grasses emerge, resulting in about 8 high risk days.

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