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Planning staff told council that the changes under consideration would do several things: authorize planning verifications for like‑for‑like rebuilds, clarify how on‑site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are handled, address finished‑floor elevation conflicts with FEMA flood requirements, and offer options for owners on geologically sensitive lots who want to relocate a new structure on the same parcel to a safer spot.

“Earlier this month the governor issued an executive order that suspends the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act to the extent they would normally apply for certain rebuild projects,” Planning Director Tyler told the council. Staff said the intent is to make long‑standing, repeatable rules that would allow future post‑disaster rebuilds to move more quickly rather than forcing the city to reopen complex LCP changes after every event.

Council members pressed for speed. Several asked staff to use special planning‑commission meetings and to return draft amendment language quickly so designers and owners are working from the same rules. Council directed staff to bypass standard timing and take the draft straight to the planning commission for a public hearing.

Debris and cleanup update: City staff later reported that federal and county partners are mobilizing cleanup resources. The city’s recovery lead said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and County teams plan to finish the phase‑1 hazardous‑materials (HAZMAT) assessment and stabilization by the end of February and that Right‑of‑Entry (ROE) forms for the phase‑2 debris removal would be available online at 6 a.m. the following day. The staff presentation said ROE submissions will be accepted through March 31 and that the county will work on a first‑come, first‑served basis to schedule phase‑2 removal or allow homeowners to opt out and hire private contractors.

Why it matters: The LCP and zoning changes are intended to remove procedural delay from homeowners who want to rebuild by limiting discretionary reviews for like‑for‑like rebuilding and by clarifying coastal and flood‑plain interactions that can otherwise require lengthy appeals or waivers.

Formal action: The council voted to adopt Resolution 25‑06 to initiate the LCP amendment and ZTA and to direct staff to transmit the draft directly to the planning commission; the motion passed unanimously (5–0).

What happens next: Staff said it will prepare amendment language and pursue an accelerated schedule with the planning commission, with additional public notices and hearings. The city also urged homeowners to submit Right‑of‑Entry forms quickly when the county opens the portal, because debris removal queues will be scheduled on a first‑come basis.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Malibu City Council Meeting January 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Malibu City Council voted Jan. 27 to initiate a Local Coastal Program amendment and a zoning text change designed to speed repair and rebuilding after three recent fire incidents that damaged dozens to hundreds of properties.","taxTitle","Malibu City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70912,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357929,"Sheriff: Residents returning to evacuated Malibu zones must carry passes; contractors have separate procedure",470,7749000,8219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c&start=7749&end=8219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c/thumbnail_7749000.jpg","/articles/6357929/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Sheriff-Residents-returning-to-evacuated-Malibu-zones-must-carry-passes-contractors-have-separate-procedure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357929-cd27f356ade78b70eb3b21680ccccbe8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770037929&Signature=XGgxQddEe8ky1dS2humDYTsOaFe2hfuVvFBLFoLLGnpxRBCh5BxxoTa~38eUB283C4pxm6H6TAHAdeLXvHZiMtkxSXgWzW5Mr~DY39ij2dvovt3pc37ssBMpFA8hr6~Wf6RpOoeO8~DZMgkJJju8OcB~zIGCtDQtaFoDvAaTEmWfli9l-QHTiS-KhIct7r20KZt1LO3yHDTA~m1YZP8xJq4qeAvtdUipPVZPtz11aSfqngeEQJViBJC0I0YmUDQtT4Z3CMcIpDxwM92hID9RPutnauZ5UEa4wnhcNDW0peN~1OpUe4AfFabH56J2fX~V8qxvQRlic9~AhqQI~yQZFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told the Malibu City Council on Jan. 27 that Pacific Coast Highway access to evacuated neighborhoods will be restricted and that residents must obtain a resident‑only pass starting the next day.

Sergeant Sullivan said residents of affected evacuation zones should come to Malibu City Hall’s lower parking lot between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to obtain a pass. Residents must provide a valid photo ID or proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease. “If you’re an affected resident and traveling from the L.A., Santa Monica area to Malibu along PCH, you will not be let on to PCH without the pass,” Sullivan said.

Contractors and other essential personnel must obtain an essential‑contractor pass at the Lost Hills Sheriff Station during the same hours. Contractors will need to present an invoice or contract showing they are serving a resident in an affected area; deputies will vet the documentation with the resident before issuing a pass.

Sullivan explained the program is coordinated with LAPD in areas under Los Angeles jurisdiction; the department will not accept the city’s Dolphin sticker as valid for access because it covers a different portion of Malibu. He said checkpoints will match passes to ID at inspection points and emphasized the passes will be matched to the person shown on the pass to reduce unauthorized transfer.

The sheriff’s office posted the principal checkpoint location at 22500 PCH. Deputies urged that the passes be used only by essential persons and that nonessential trips and deliveries (for example, food deliveries) not be brought into the restricted areas.

Why it matters: PCH remains dangerous in segments undergoing infrastructure repair. The checkpoint and pass system is intended to prioritize access for displaced residents and for contractors performing essential restoration and safety work.

What residents should know: Passes are issued 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at City Hall’s lower parking lot beginning the day announced by the sheriff; contractors must apply at Lost Hills. Bring a photo ID and proof of residence, and be prepared to present matching ID at checkpoints.","Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies will require resident‑only passes to travel Pacific Coast Highway into evacuated Palisades/affected zones; essential contractor passes must be obtained at the Lost Hills station. Deputies will verify ID and vet essential personnel with residents.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357933,"Malibu council approves emergency‑operations staffing agreement; FEMA reimbursements eyed",206,6961000,7167000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c&start=6961&end=7167","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c/thumbnail_6961000.jpg","/articles/6357933/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Malibu-council-approves-emergencyoperations-staffing-agreement-FEMA-reimbursements-eyed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357933-f274a95b521422553d4edf8b0a7a0111/orig.mp4?Expires=1770037929&Signature=o2isN13Ta8cOI1Jd5o5fAnWl6LqnNXGNwqD-eYAooNW7s6w7qMiKLlsmtgYlxSu012zlw4GlJ3OT7aV5Fe42S2GfVbFPALiNTfuPnbgtwdTCzGEC4qPgJstdEjHd3Qoa4SbagbKR32SyU83eR2TnkR3dXumKZsFVS~cqOBo2fxDnlXQ9Fn3ROxhhr7Z2mrNczFpgFBM7~U5D9xA8MVxriesBFxOLtWjUCOA0usiycTudrFRhv0QQLSvb3lmCrs~fN3EJCDULIi31cWqEZ25y1AvxW3U9aHrst~YYE4zPCdAqKzgsmiV-0ksIhkIpX0I~AfW-CGNYG8jF-NgaiatW~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu City Council on Jan. 27 approved a professional services agreement with IEM International to provide staffing for the city’s Emergency Operations Center and to help transition the city from immediate emergency response to a recovery and rebuild phase.

City staff said the contract’s costs are expected to be reimbursable by FEMA, and that the city will pay first and request federal reimbursement later. “Yes. It is reimbursable,” a staff presenter replied when council members asked whether FEMA would cover the expense.

Staff described the firm’s role as filling seats in the EOC structure — logistics, finance, planning and other sections — so exhausted city staff can be rotated and normal city operations can resume. The staff presenter said the contractor will “fill in some of those seats as we try to offset some of our staff that have been working around the clock.”

Several council members voiced concern that the agreement packet lacked a detailed scope of work. One council member noted that the materials attached to the agenda appeared to be the contractor’s brochure rather than a line‑by‑line scope of responsibilities. Staff said the contract did include a consultant scope and that the firm will work under EOC direction.

Formal action: The contract with IEM International was approved on the consent calendar by unanimous vote (5–0).

What this means: The agreement gives the city additional temporary staffing and expertise while the Emergency Operations Center remains active and as the city stands up a dedicated rebuild and recovery office. Council members asked staff to include clearer scopes and, in future presentations, to report on any grant‑pursuit work the contractor does beyond immediate EOC duties.","On consent the City Council approved a professional services agreement with IEM International to staff the emergency operations center and support recovery operations; staff said the work is reimbursable by FEMA, but several council members asked for a clearer scope of work.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357936,"Malibu council asks school district for 90-day extension after dispute over commercial rates",474,6266000,6740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c&start=6266&end=6740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c/thumbnail_6266000.jpg","/articles/6357936/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Malibu-council-asks-school-district-for-90-day-extension-after-dispute-over-commercial-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357936-e2d1914d4873a8f952e99ab2e70e8f4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770037929&Signature=dqmL12b9JaZcNgr0sH2G2vk3EawMmtq0F-nzJIW93fCGPRvUyBpL~qY0iguZZh7fa0KBAj~8vIi2t3erIrF6Lit1hBt-9tzUnCYUWr8LoIioIbtlMtXIT3VbIgCv6Pfy7hhPG5xAJPTHahRR2VQrJSy7KSQu6Tv5dSwmTwLQNCtRJhe4czXC5mrFnu8g0BGNIheZQPq2y09kh1NzcPEgMonWgdCM6~X3XUzqLKD3~UWbzz1W6uDPljO3aPHGmeXPgqzixAtWDGzwFHiifyTdaxCdCQAVQyWWmm4r9oymVUbYTI-lMB2q2C5~6vSGEXygzEk3Af5R87iZM5ps8vgjFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu City Council on Jan. 27 voted to ask the Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District for a 90‑day extension to the cities’ master facilities agreement so existing programs can continue at current rates while the city studies a proposed move to the district’s commercial rate structure.

The request stems from a staff report saying the district is seeking a multi‑year extension under a tiered commercial rate schedule that staff would otherwise implement through 2027. Council members said they need detailed line‑item information – hourly pool time, field use hours and related incremental costs – before accepting what some called a dramatic rise in charges.

Why it matters: Many city programs and youth activities use district facilities, and council members said Malibu residents already finance district bonds and should not be asked to pay higher rates without clearer justification. Council members warned the new commercial rate could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city budget over time if not limited to actual incremental costs.

City staff described the draft agreement as a tiered commercial schedule. Council member Mary Anne Giovan criticized the district’s approach and sought parity with what other civic users pay. “Under no circumstances should the city of Malibu pay more than the city of Santa Monica or other civic organizations for use of district facilities,” Giovan said during debate.

Several council members urged staff to seek more detail from the district and to involve the Parks and Recreation Commission in reviewing the numbers before the city signs a multi‑year deal. Council discussion repeatedly focused on whether the city should pay only incremental costs (extra electricity, staffing and similar charges) rather than a full commercial rental rate.

Formal action: Councilmember (name not specified on the record) moved, and the council seconded, a request that the city ask the district for a 90‑day extension to continue using district facilities at current rates and return the item to council within that time. The motion passed unanimously (5–0).

What’s next: City staff will request the 90‑day extension from the district and return with a cost breakdown and presentation — either to the Parks and Recreation Commission or to council — so elected officials can decide whether to accept the district’s proposed commercial‑rate template or negotiate incremental‑cost terms.","The Malibu City Council unanimously requested a 90‑day extension of its master facilities agreement with the Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District so the city can review the district’s shift to commercial rates and gather more breakdowns of anticipated costs.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357921,"Malibu council creates Palisades fire ad hoc committee; appoints Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Council member Silverstein",327,12428000,12755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c&start=12428&end=12755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2213287-6abf22b6737a259d161f8c114504e75c/thumbnail_12428000.jpg","/articles/6357921/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Malibu-council-creates-Palisades-fire-ad-hoc-committee-appoints-Mayor-Pro-Tem-Riggins-and-Council-member-Silverstein","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357921-7a957f9b5a292280151e1174ba6baacf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770037929&Signature=aZM9flAVaJB1P3ZsPjiFNpHbqIlfxKIvWmnCxkH3G4s0EWf6egdxO5DWKM8ShEXSLjE9gCbcbIKe1TZPhocpsyBWCDW8QO-j8Rb9C5T5f31LEt29vddQnql5NlwTM4poP7Yzg3RrUZkUFGJ9Ne8dPcK40lomrAHlJwaSknemWIMZNH2ptQrYL3B~vIDevouW9ZDmdt9S5JfCWML6yJemfWVp9X62BRKBtt9S1cpPvkcS8EQ0PCrRphHH5xu2Haz94wUOpBG4j~dV-iDZA9OUNPS8NQKqe2uBKNv3rMzfoqmtOz20~G~ekjyhJSC1YOJIx~m1Oeija1zNvhauw-HpVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu City Council on Jan. 27 approved creation of a Palisades fire ad hoc committee to give a two‑member group authority to meet quickly with recovery partners and community groups. The body is intended to be less than a quorum of the council and to speed council‑level participation in town halls and interagency briefings.

Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Council member Silverstein to serve on the temporary ad hoc committee. Staff said the group will be used to coordinate briefings, provide first‑hand council feedback to staff and help ensure consistent messaging during the city’s recovery and outreach activities.

Why it matters: An ad hoc committee with two members can meet more frequently than the full council and help speed decision‑ready recommendations back to the council. Staff emphasized that any formal actions will still be brought to the full council for decision.

What’s next: The ad hoc committee will meet with staff and community stakeholders as needed and report back to the full council on its findings and recommendations.","The City Council named two members to a temporary Palisades fire ad hoc committee to coordinate recovery, outreach and rapid‑response items. The committee will be a less‑than‑quorum body meant to expedite council engagement with town halls and recovery partners.","actionData","errors"]

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