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Malibu council adds water‑tank review to Palisades fire‑rebuild ad hoc
Summary
The Malibu City Council voted to add review of water‑storage tanks and draft hydrants to the Palisades Fire Rebuild ad hoc committee after residents urged faster action to enable fire‑safe, post‑Woolsey rebuilding. Council and staff said the key remaining step is fire‑department sign‑off.
The Malibu City Council voted on May 8, 2025, to add water‑storage tank and draft‑hydrant matters to the Palisades Fire Rebuild ad hoc committee, after residents urged the city to remove obstacles to post‑fire rebuilding.
Residents and rebuild advocates told the council that pools and on‑site storage can serve as auxiliary water sources during wildfires and that lack of clarity from the fire department is delaying reconstruction. Don Schmidt of the eastern Malibu task force said the ad hoc is needed "for the fire disaster recovery, for…
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