Design Professionals Community Meeting Recap

The City hosted its November Design Professionals Meeting on Tuesday, November 13, both in person at City Hall and online through the City’s YouTube channel.

Community Development Director Yolanda Bundy and Assistant Community Development Director Tyler Eaton shared updates on the Malibu Rebuild Process, introduced the new Environmental Health, Coastal Engineering, and Geotechnical firms now supporting fire rebuild reviews, and outlined key information on rebuild development permits, concurrent submittal requirements, and recent updates from Caltrans, SoCalGas, and SCE.

The next Design Professionals Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at City Hall and streamed online.

DoorDash is offering $5,000–$15,000 grants to help businesses recover from natural disasters such as fires or floods. Eligible businesses include restaurants, flower shops, liquor stores, convenience stores, pet stores, and local grocers.

Eligibility Requirements 

• On the DoorDash platform
• Three or fewer locations
• 50 or fewer employees per location
• Open at least six months
• Revenue under $3M per location
• Impacted by a declared natural disaster within the past 12 months

Grants can be used for recovery expenses directly tied to the disaster.

Business-to-Business Space Share Program 

Business-to-Business Space Share is a free, temporary exchange portal created to provide immediate relief for businesses and nonprofits displaced by recent winds and wildfires. The platform connects those in need of short-term workspace with businesses and organizations across LA County that are generously offering space at no cost.

Understanding Fuel Moisture and Wildfire Risk

Live and dead fuel moisture levels are key indicators of wildfire danger in Malibu. Live fuel moisture measures the amount of water in living plants, while dead fuel moisture reflects water levels in dried vegetation such as brush, leaves, and twigs. Higher moisture slows fire spread and low moisture increases how quickly a fire can ignite and move.

During emergencies, LA County issues evacuation orders and maps through the Genasys system, the County’s official platform for real-time instructions. While the City of Malibu does not own or operate Genasys, we collaborate with LA County and leverage it as our primary source for evacuation information.

The City is updating its Evacuation Plan and wants to hear from you! Take our short survey to share your feedback on improving evacuation routes, alerts, and transportation options. Please pass it along to neighbors and community groups so we can gather as many perspectives as possible. All responses are confidential.