An Update From Malibu City Manager Reva Feldman

From the City of Malibu:

Posted on December 6, 2019

City Manager Updates (Friday, December 6, 2019)

City Manager Reva Feldman’s regular updates will be posted here in the News Flash section and past updates will be archived on the City Manager webpage.

Upcoming

• Monday, December 9, 6:30 PM - City Council Meeting – City Hall
• Monday, December 9, 7:00 PM - Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission – City Hall
• Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 AM - City Manager’s Round Table Meeting – City Hall
• Wednesday, December 11, 4:00 PM - Holiday Open House – City Hall
• Thursday, December 12, 11:00 AM - Senior Center Luncheon – City Hall
• Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM - Household Hazardous Waste Collection – Malibu Library
• Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM - Breakfast with Santa – City Hall

Malibu Rebuilds

View the Woolsey Fire Anniversary video

MALIBU REBUILDS – DEADLINES

The City Council approved several measures to assist fire victims with rebuilding. There are important timelines to pay attention to. Please contact the Fire Rebuild Team at acruz@malibucity.org or call 310-456-2489 to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Like-for-like and like-for-like +10% fee waivers – City Council approved refunds and fee waivers through June 30, 2020. See FAQs.

Rebuilding non-conforming structures – To rebuild non-conforming homes and structures without having to bring the structure into compliance or seek variances, property owners must apply with the Planning Department by November 8, 2020. Extensions may be requested. Contact the Fire Rebuild team for details.

MALIBU REBUILDS – REBUILD CONSULTATIONS

The Fire Rebuild team is available for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any fire rebuild project. Contact Aundrea Cruz at acruz@malibucity.org to set an appointment or drop by City Hall and a team member will meet with you as soon as possible. For ideas about how to get started with your project, visit the Rebuild Page, where you can view rebuild options and find all related forms and handouts.

MALIBU REBUILDS – HEIGHT SURVEYS

New homes under construction will be required to submit a Height Survey Certification at framing inspection in order to verify City-approved heights.

MALIBU REBUILDS – FIRE REBUILD STATISTICS

Visit the City's Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics web portal to see the latest rebuilding progress.

RODENTICIDES

An ordinance to ban anticoagulant rodenticides and other options to eliminate their use is scheduled for City Council consideration on Monday, December 9.

NEW CODE AND LCP AMENDMENTS

• Farmers Market TUP parking ordinance – The second reading and adoption is scheduled for the December 9 City Council meeting.
• Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendment for Westward Beach – City Council approved the LCP Land Use Plan amendment on November 25. It will now be submitted for certification by the Coastal Commission.

FIRE RESISTANT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE

On Monday, November 18 the Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance to foster more fire-resistant landscapes and added additional comments and recommendations. The original draft item can be reviewed online. Staff expects to calendar the ordinance for the January 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

RECORD DOCUMENTS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Documents required to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk may be submitted to the City Clerk’s office for electronic recording with the County regardless of whether it originates with the City of Malibu or an outside entity. Email cityclerk@malibucity.org to set up an appointment, or call 310-456-2489, ext. 228.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND THE DARK SKY ORDINANCE

Seasonal lighting is now allowed! Seasonal lighting may be installed on properties, including on landscaping, between November 15 and January 15 only. To protect Malibu’s dark skies, outside of the seasonal lighting dates, string lights are only allowed in occupied dining and entertainment areas, and may not be used as landscape lights. Any string lights used must have a color temperature that does not exceed 3000 Kelvin. For more information, contact Jessica Cleavenger at 310-456-2489, ext. 234 or jcleavenger@malibucity.org or visit the Dark Skies Ordinance web page.

2020 Homeless Count

Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2020 Homeless Count which will take place on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 AM. Volunteers are grouped into teams and assigned an area to conduct the count from a car. Volunteers will not walk areas or interact with homeless individuals. It is critical that an effective count is conducted because it helps determines funding and services provided to the community. To register as a volunteer, visit the Homeless Count page and enter Malibu’s zip code, 90265. For more information, contact Sarah Kaplan at skaplan@malibucity.org or 310-456-2489, ext. 368.

GET TO KNOW YOUR MALIBU CITY LEADERS AT THE CITY MANAGER’S ROUND TABLE

All community members are invited to join City Manager Reva Feldman and Mayor Karen Farrer for an informal round table discussion about priority issues affecting Malibu on Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 AM at City Hall. Each month, the City Manager will be joined by a different City Councilmember to discuss a specific topic. Anyone is welcome to attend, ask questions, voice concerns, share ideas and get to know your city leaders personally while enjoying coffee and pastries. No RSVPs are necessary. For more information, visit the event web page.

Senior Center Luncheon

The Senior Center will host a winter-themed luncheon and dance recital on Thursday, December 12 at City Hall. The recital in the Civic Theater will showcase the talents of the Senior Center's Ballet and Tap classes at 11:00 AM, followed by a delicious hot lunch and a sing-along with the Malibu Senior Center Choir. For more information, please call 310-456-2489, ext. 279.

Breakfast with Santa

The 2019 Breakfast with Santa event will take place on Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at City Hall. The event will feature a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts activities and face painting for the whole family. $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.

CERT TRAINING

The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The class will be held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on three consecutive Saturdays. For more information and to sign up, visit the City's CERT web page.

Guardrail Replacement Project

The Guardrail Replacement Project consists of replacement of the damaged guardrails from the Woolsey Fire. The project is currently on hold pending approval of requested change orders from the County of Los Angeles. The work is taking place at the following locations within the City:

• Encinal Canyon (between Avenida Del Mar to Avenida De La Encinal)
• Birdview Avenue (between Westward Beach Road to Bluewater Road)
• Wildlife Road (between Zumirez Drive to Selfridge Street)
• Latigo Canyon (between PCH to Ocean View Drive)
• Corral Canyon (PCH to Seabreeze Drive)

Caltrans Resurfacing on PCH

This Caltrans resurfacing project consists of conducting pavement repairs and applying a slurry seal treatment on PCH from Trancas Canyon Road to the Ventura County Line. Caltrans’ contractor completed all the night work for this project and will be transitioning to day work. Work will only be on one side of the highway at any given time, and at least one lane will be open in both directions at all times. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of January.

Escondido Slope Stabilization Project (Caltrans)

This Caltrans project consists of repairing the existing slope near Escondido Beach. The project is in the final stages and nearing completion. The remaining work includes new traffic striping. This work will be scheduled when there is clear weather forecast.

Caltrans Storm Drain Repairs on PCH

Caltrans will be performing storm drain repairs and debris removal in areas that were affected by the Woolsey Fire. Closures are weather permitting and subject to change. One lane of PCH will be open at all times.

E-NOTIFICATIONS

The City maintains a robust e-notification system so the community can stay informed about all of 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 RFeldman@MalibuCity.org. See Past City Manager Updates

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