Upcoming:

•  Monday, October 3, 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Regular Meeting - virtual 
• Thursday, October 6, 3:30 PM - Public Works Commission & Public Safety Commission Joint Special Meeting - virtual 
• Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM - Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission Regular Meeting - virtual 
• Monday, October 10, 6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting - virtual
• Wednesday, October 12, 5:00 PM - Public Safety Commission Regular Adjourned Meeting - virtual 
• Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection - City Hall

(NEW) 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.

(NEW) 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MALIBU GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

The nomination period for candidates for City Council in Malibu’s 2022 General Municipal Election closed on August 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Six candidates filed nomination papers before the deadline and all six have qualified for inclusion on the ballot to fill the two open City Council seats. Malibu City Hall will serve as a Vote Center for 10 days leading up to and including Election Day, November 8. City election information will be posted and updated on the website as it becomes available.

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.

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