LATEST UPDATES

Malibu Business Pulse Survey: Stronger Businesses, Stronger Malibu

Malibu is committed to supporting our local businesses, which are the heart of our community. To better understand challenges facing our business community in the aftermath of the recent fires, we have launched the Malibu Business Pulse Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of our business community and develop targeted support efforts during this recovery.

Survey is available through Tuesday, April 8. Make your voice heard!

Insurance Commissioner Lara approves major FAIR Plan expansion to help HOA’s, Farmers, and Businesses Access Insurance Coverage

California's FAIR Plan expansion aims to provide essential insurance coverage to homeowners associations, affordable housing developers, farmers, builders, and business owners facing high costs or lack of coverage. Commissioner Ricardo Lara's action is designed to prevent further insurer withdrawals, reduce costs, and improve consumer choices.

On Wednesday, April 2, the California Department of Insurance hosted a town hall at Malibu City Hall to provide an update on wildfire recovery, strategies to prevent fraud during the rebuilding process, insights into the insurance market outlook and valuable resources to support recovery efforts following the Los Angeles fires.

DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATES

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and the Contractors State License Board: Rebuilding After the Southern California Fires

at 5:30 PM via Zoom

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) invite you to a live webinar to support those affected by the Southern California wildfires in navigating the rebuilding process. Tune in via Zoom.

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LA County Community Listening Session on Emergency Alerts and Evacuations

at 6:00 PM at Santa Monica College, The Orientation Hall

The County of Los Angeles invites residents to a community listening session to share your experiences with emergency alerts and evacuations during the recent Palisades Fire.

The session is being hosted by McChyrstal Group, the third-party consultant retained by LA County to conduct an independent review of alert and evacuation processes for the recent fires.

To participate, please register in advance.

APRIL

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Community Meeting: Carbon Canyon, Carbon Mesa, Carbon Beach Terrace

at 4:00 PM at Malibu City Hall and via Zoom

The City is hosting a Community Meeting Series to provide guidance on technical requirements and permitting for specific neighborhoods at City Hall and remotely via Zoom.

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DEADLINE: Malibu Business Pulse Survey

Malibu is committed to supporting our local businesses, which are the heart of our community. To better understand challenges facing our business community in the aftermath of the recent fires, we have launched the Malibu Business Pulse Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of our business community and develop targeted support efforts during this recovery.



Take the survey here.

APRIL

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The Mindry: Wildfire Support Group

at 6:00 PM at Main Studio - The Mindry

Healing through Connection & Community Join us for a safe space to share your experiences, receive support, and build connections with others who understand.

APRIL

10

Coastal Commission Hearing on Malibu Fire Rebuilding Code Amendments

at 9:00 AM at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Hotel

The California Coastal Commission will review the City of Malibu’s Local Coastal Program Amendments for homes damaged by fires and other natural disasters at a public hearing on April 10, at 9 a.m. Members of the public can attend in-person in Santa Barbara or virtually.

Click here for meeting participation instruction and staff reports.

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LA County Community Listening Session on Emergency Alerts and Evacuations

at 7:00 PM at Topanga Community Center

The County of Los Angeles invites residents to a community listening session to share your experiences with emergency alerts and evacuations during the recent Palisades Fire.

The session is being hosted by McChyrstal Group, the third-party consultant retained by LA County to conduct an independent review of alert and evacuation processes for the recent fires.

To participate, please register in advance.

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Disaster Relief Navigator

The wildfires have impacted us in so many different ways. The LA Disaster Relief Navigator is here to help you quickly create a personalized action plan that contains the critical financial and wellness resources available to residents, businesses, and community members.

CITY SERVICES

Malibu Rebuild Center Progress Update

The City is pleased to announce progress on the rebuilding effort since opening the Malibu Rebuild Center on Monday, March 10:

• Initial Rebuild Appointments/Site Verification – 155 Properties / 12 Follow-up visits
• Architectural Plan Submittal – 6 Pending / 4 Approved
• Building Plan Check Submittal – 0 Received/ 0 Approved
• Certificate of Occupancy – 0

The City is committed to doing everything possible to help property owners get through the rebuilding process.

Visit us at the Malibu Rebuild Center (3805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Community Meeting Series Continues Each Tuesday Through April 22

To ensure residents have the resources they need to rebuild, the City is hosting a Community Meeting Series to provide guidance on technical requirements and permitting for specific neighborhoods. Meetings will be at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Rd) and via Zoom.

• Carbon Canyon, Carbon Mesa, Carbon Beach Terrace: Tuesday, April 8 at 4:00 PM
• Beachfront Homes: Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 PM
• Franklin/Broad/Woolsey Fire Code Amendments and Rebuild Steps: Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00 PM

Please direct all media inquiries to PIO@MalibuCity.org.

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