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Malibu council hears businesses, residents press for PCH access, debris cleanup and rebuild relief
Summary
At the March 24 meeting the council received extensive public comment on wildfire recovery: business owners warned of losses from PCH closures and urged weekend access and grants; staff updated rebuild‑center metrics, debris‑removal deadlines and FEMA registration guidance.
Malibu City Council meeting attendees pressed elected officials on March 24 for faster recovery steps following recent fires, focusing on reopening Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to visitors at limited hours, accelerating debris and septic cleanup and providing financial relief for local businesses.
Lede: Dozens of business owners and residents told council members the town’s economy is battered by partial PCH closures and limited access — delivering anecdotes of 50–80% revenue drops and landlords pressing for new long‑term leases. Speakers urged weekend access for PCH, commercial lease relief, emergency grants and clearer information about FEMA and Army Corps removal programs.
Nut graf: City staff and recovery partners confirmed deadlines and available services but emphasized limits: the Army Corps is clearing selected parcels, debris removal opt‑in/out deadlines were set for March 31, and FEMA registration is also time‑sensitive. Staff said the rebuild center is handling planning…
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