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THE CITY OF MALIBU IS HERE TO HELP
Our hearts go out to all those aected by the devastating Woolsey Fire. The City is committed
to doing everything possible to help community members with their immediate needs, to
provide asmooth process for those who lost homes to establish temporary housing on their
property and to rebuild, and to resume normal City services and activities.
NEW - RESILIENCY ART THERAPY WORKSHOP
THURS, JUNE 13
The City, Malibu Library, and Friends of the Malibu Library invite community members who lost
their homes in the Woolsey Fire to attend afree Art Therapy Workshop at the Library
Thursday, June 13, 3:30 PM, taught by certified Art Therapists Dr. Ericha Scott and Tabitha
Fronk .Participants will use charred pieces of their past to create ashadow treasure box to
memorialize the past and celebrate survival. For more information visit
https://www.malibucity.org/resiliency.
WEEDAY ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH CITY STAFF
FOR REBUILD HELP
Any Malibu resident whose property was damaged or destroyed in the Woolsey Fire can
schedule aone-on-one consultation with City staff to discuss specific rebuild uestions and
concerns to help them through the process. To schedule an appointment, email Aundrea Cru
atacrumalibucity.orgor call 310-456-2489, ext. 379.
NEW - PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW PRIMARY VIEW
DETERMINATION ORDINANCE -JUNE 17
On Monday, June 17, the Planning Commission will review the draft ordinance establishing a
one-year hold on Primary View Determination Requests within a1,000-foot radius of fireaffected
areas. The goal is to protect fire victims from having artificially “improved” views
established over their properties that could limit the size or location of replacement structures
or landscaping in the future. For more information, contact Jessica Colvard at
jcolvard@malibucity.org. The agenda will be posted at www.MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter.
FIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL LOCATIONS -UPDATED WEELY
CalRecycle started fire debris removal under the state-sponsored program the week of
February 4, at properties that were burned in the Woolsey Fire in Malibu. Every week, we post
the streets where fire debris removal work is taking place at
www.alibuity.org/ebrisocations.
CRISIS COUNSELIN AVAILABLE
Stress, anxiety, and depression-like symptoms are common reactions after adisaster for both
children and adults. Getting help as soon as possible is the best way to protect your long-term
mental health. Mental Health Access Hotline: Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to find
immediate mental health services. Learn more at
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/follow-disaster.
STEP-BY-STEPUIDEFOR TEMPORARYHOUSIN PERMITS
Malibu residents whose homes were burned in the Woolsey Fire may apply for apermit to
place atemporary trailer, Conex Container, mobile home or other type of temporary housing
on their property. Applications will not be accepted until fire debris removal has been
completed and certified and afunctioning onsite wastewater treatment system has been
verified. See the handout at http://malibucity.org/temporaryhousingapplication. For further
uestions, call 310-456-2489, ext. 485 or emailmplanningmalibucity.org.
ALL VIDEOS OF WOOLSEY FIRE REBUILD WORSHOPS
The City has organied, participated in, or hosted at City Hall numerous meetings and
workshops to help residents whose homes were burned in the fire to successfully navigate the
rebuilding process. Many of these events were filmed for the benefit of those who could not
attend. All of the videos have been posted on the City website at
www.alibuity.org/9/edia-enter. New videos will be continuously added.
FIRE VICTIMS CAN APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
If your home was affected by the Malibu Woolsey Fire, you may be eligible for tax relief. You
must file an application for reassessment to reduce your property taxes with the LA County
Assessor within 12 months from the day it was damaged. For more information visit the
Assessor website at https://assessor.lacounty.gov/disaster-relief or call 213-974-8658.
REBUILD FORM -EXPEDITED PERMITTIN
The Planning Department offers anumber of Development Options for properties affected by
the Woolsey Fire. Learn more at www.MalibuCity.org/RebuildOptionsForm. Those planning to
rebuild an in-kind replacement of legally permitted structures destroyed in the fire may submit
aPlanning Verification (PV) Submittal Checklist. Get the form online at
www.alibuity.org/ieForieubmittal or call the Planning hotline at 310-456-2489, ext. 485,
or email mplanning@malibucity.orgto set up apre-submittal appointment.
FIRE REBUILD DES AT MALIBU CITY HALL
Awalk-up counter staffed by aplanner is available during City Hall open hours. meet one-onone
with aCity planner who can walk residents through the process of getting atemporary
mobile home or trailer placed on their burned property, and help them begin the rebuilding
process. Mon -Thurs, 7:30 AM –5:30 PM, Frid 7:30 AM –4:30 PM
PHONE AND ONLINE RESOURCES
Malibu City Hall main phone: 310-456-2489
Malibu City Fire Rebuild webpage: www.MalibuRebuilds.org
Malibu City Debris Removal webpage: www.MalibuCity.org/Debris
Malibu City Planning Department questions: mplanning@malibucity.org
Malibu City Planning Department phone: 310-456-2489, ext. 485
Malibu City Building Division questions: mbuilding@malibucity.org
LA County Woolsey Fire Recovery webpage: www.LACounty.gov/LACountyRecovers