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Building Safety Month - Daily Tips

City of Malibu — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

Founded by the International Code Council (ICC), Building Safety Month is celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide during the month of May. As part of the City of Malibu's celebration of Building Safety Month, a new "Tip of the Day" will be offered here each day from May 1 to June 1. This year's theme is Building Safety Month: Code Officials Keep You Safe. Check back daily to learn something new you can do to improve the safety of our natural and built environment. Some tips will also include links to further details about that topic.

May 20: Check for warning signs of an unsafe deck - wobbly railings, loose screws, rot and corrosion. Week Three (May 20-26) -- Backyard & Pool Safety

May 19: Stay tuned to radio, TV and NOAA Weather Radio for official updates and critical lifesaving weather information. Remember, reception is usually best if placed near a window.

May 18: Secure lawn furniture and any other loose outdoor items that can become windborne and can cause injury or damage during storms with high winds. Don't forget trash cans, grills, toys and potted plants.

May 17: Strap water heaters, appliances and TVs to wall studs; don't forget to anchor bookcases and heavy furniture. Know where and how to shut off electricity, gas, and water services.

May 16: Think pool safety. Make sure drain covers are fitted or have suction releases. Backyard Safety

May 15: Create a 72 hour disaster supply kit. Visit the Red Cross website and get some ideas.

May 14: Have an emergency plan; include food, water and medication. Malibu Survival Guide

May 13: Use surge protectors to protect electronics from direct strikes.

May 12: Building safety codes require specific venting sizes and combustion air provisions for gas appliances to ensure safe operation. Contact Malibu Building Safety staff for more information.

May 11: Make sure all occupants can get out and emergency crews can get in. Keep hallways clear & don't block emergency escape windows & doors.

May 10: Consider installing protective shutters or heavy fire-resistant drapes. Safety Tips

May 9: Smoke alarms detect smoke. Fire sprinklers detect fire and help control it. Be safe and install both!

May 8: In wildfire prone areas, be sure to remove brush within 30 feet of a building to create survivable space. Brush Clearance Preparedness

May 7: Building Safety Month Tip: Don't let electrical cords create a danger in your house! (tips from your Building Inspector)

May 6: Install smoke alarms on all building stories. Remember bedrooms, outside of sleeping areas and in hallways. Replace batteries yearly. (Owner Certification of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance)

May 5: Have a garden hose long enough to reach areas of the home and other structures on the property.

May 4: Use this Fire Safety Checklist from the Los Angeles County Fire Department to begin reducing the accident potential of your home.

May 3: Keep combustibles and other items at least three feet away from all heaters. Look for heaters that have an auto-off feature.

May 2: Have a fire escape plan. Make sure you set at least two escape routes, stay low to the ground, never open doors that are hot, and have an outside meeting place. Week One -- Fire Safety & Awareness

May 1: Celebrate with Malibu! The Environmental Sustainability Department will provide daily tips that spotlight a specific area of building safety.

Mayor to Deliver State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 22

City of Malibu — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

Mayor Lou La Monte will deliver the State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 during a breakfast hosted by the Malibu Chamber of Commerce. Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, will also speak about the County of Los Angeles.

The Mayor's "speech" will be a video presentation reflecting on the many successful City accomplishments during the prior year and he will discuss the upcoming year's goals. The State of the City video will be replayed on the City's Local Access channel (Channel 3) and will be viewable on the City's website.

The State of the City event will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 am and the cost, including breakfast, is $25 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Malibu Chamber of Commerce at 310-456-9025 or by visiting the Malibu Chamber of Commerce website at www.malibu.org.

Housing Element Update Draft EIR Public Review Period: May 15-June 28, 2013

City of Malibu — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

The City of Malibu has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 2008-2014 General Plan Housing Element Update, which is now available for public review and comment through Monday, June 28, 2013.

The Draft EIR analyzes potentially significant impacts under the topics of:

Air quality
Biological resources
Cultural resources
Geology and soils
Hazards and hazardous materials
Hydrology and water quality
Transportation and traffic

Where applicable, the Draft EIR provides mitigation measures that would help reduce the level of impacts generated by the proposed project. Significant unavoidable impacts, growth-inducing impacts, and significant irreversible environmental changes have also been analyzed.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider input from the public on the Draft EIR on Monday, June 3, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.

General Plan Housing Element Update Draft EIR Public Review Period Begins May 15

City of Malibu — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 2008-2014 City of Malibu General PlanHousing Element Updateis available for public review. The 45-day public review comment period begins Wednesday, May 15, 2013, and continues through Friday, June 28, 2013.

All comments should be submitted in writing and directed to Richard Mollica, Associate Planner, via email at rmollica@malibucity.org or by mail to 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265.

Hardcopies of the Draft EIR are available for review at Malibu City Hall and the Malibu Public Library. The Draft EIR and additional information regarding the Housing Element Update can be viewed online with the link below. Copies of CDs may be purchased for $2.00 (plus postage if mailing is requested) upon request at City Hall. Please contact Ryan Scates, Office Assistant, at rscates@malibucity.org or (310) 456-2489, ext. 374, to request a CD.

Sheriff's Monthly Crime Prevention & General Safety Tips

City of Malibu — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station provides monthly tips to help you protect yourself, your family and your home. This month, learn basic vacation tips to keep you safe while you travel, as well as how to protect your home while you're away.

Download the full article or click the link below to browse through past articles you may have missed.

Library Speaker Series Presents Anne Lamott

City of Malibu — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

The City of Malibu is partnering with County of Los Angeles Public Library to offer a speaker series in Malibu.The series, which is free and open to the public, features an array of renowned authors and public speakers who will expose their audiences to some of the greatest thoughts, insights and influential minds of our time.

The Malibu Speaker Series began with two, well-received speakers: Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, and Kerry Max Cook, author of Chasing Justice: My Story of Freeing Myself After Two Decades on Death Row for a Crime I Didn't Commit.

The next event, scheduled on Thursday, May 16, in the Civic Theater at City Hall will feature Anne Lamott, author of Some Assembly Required, A Journal of My Son's First Son. Known for her self-depracating humor, Ms. Lamott is also an acclaimed teacher, public speaker and progressive political activist.

Seating reservations and more information can be obtained by calling the Malibu Public Library at (310) 456-6438.

Future events include the much-anticipated author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert,on June 23.

Student Intern Summer Program Now Accepting Applications

City of Malibu — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

The City is accepting applications for its Summer 2013 Student Intern Program from Wednesday, May 1, through the deadline of Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

The City of Malibu Student Intern Program exposes high school and college graduate and undergraduate students to public service and promotes a career interest in local government. At the same time, the City benefits from the skills and fresh perspective a student intern can bring. Student interns are utilized in the various City departments (Administrative Services, City Clerk's Office, Environmental Sustainability, Parks & Recreation, Planning and Public Works) and have the opportunity to work on administrative assignments and special projects.

Applicants must submit a City of Malibu Employment Application Form, which can be filled out online, then printed and signed. Completed applications may be submitted in person or mailed to: Malibu City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA 90265. Electronic applications (scanned/faxed/email copies) will not be accepted.

Interviews are scheduled to be held the week of June 17, with interns starting the week of July 1, 2013.

California Wildlife Center Addresses Spike in Sea Lion Strandings

City of Malibu — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 PST

In recent months, there has been a spike in sea lion strandings, also referred to as an unusual mortality event (UME). The California Wildlife Center (CWC) has rescued over 180 animals during this UME. In addition, hundreds more have been responded to, but were either gone on arrival, chased back into the water by humans or dogs or left on watch because rehabilitation facilities were overloaded and could not accept them.

CWC is currently constructing a temporary marine mammal rehabilitation facility to help alleviate the strain placed on permanent facilities during this UME and is hoping to have the temporary shelter up and running by the end of April.

CWC is seeking public assistance to achieve its goals during this UME crisis. Opportunities to help include:

Register for California Wildlife Center's 5th Annual Run on the Wild Side - Sunday, May 5, at Zuma Beach. Individual and team sign-ups are available. Visit www.regonline.com/runonthewildside to register today!
Donate items from California Wildlife Center's Wishlist on Amazon.com
General Donations are always accepted at www.cawildlife.org.

CWC reminds everyone to immediately report injured animals seen on or near the beach by calling the Animal Rescue hotline 310-458-WILD (9453). Details that will be helpful to responders can be found on the CWC website at http://www.cawildlife.org.

Santa Monica College Staff Present Preliminary Design for Malibu Campus

City of Malibu — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 PST

Staff from Santa Monica College were on hand at the April 4, 2013 special meeting of the Malibu Public Facilities Authority, a joint powers authority of the City and the college, to update the members on the project to build a satellite campus in Malibu.

Included in the report was a presentation showing preliminary designs for how the current County buildings and property located on Civic Center Way would be transformed into a multifunctional, sustainable campus to include classrooms, an interpretive center and music/lecture hall, as well as a Sheriff's substation and space that would be utilized as an emergency operations center in the event of a local disaster.

Crummer Site Subdivision Draft EIR 45-Day Public Review Ends Monday, May 20

City of Malibu — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 PST

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Crummer Site Subdivision project located at 24120 Pacific Coast Highway is available for public review. The 45-day public review comment period begins Wednesday, April 3, 2013, and continues through Monday, May 20, 2013.

All comments should be submitted in writing and directed to Ha Ly, Associate Planner, via email at hly@malibucity.org or by mail to 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265.

Hardcopies of the Draft EIR are available for review at Malibu City Hall and the Malibu Public Library. The Draft EIR and additional information regarding the Crummer Site Subdivision project can be viewed online with the link below. Copies of CDs may be purchased for $2.00 (plus postage if mailing is requested) upon request at City Hall. Please contact Ryan Scates, Office Assistant, at rscates@malibucity.org or (310) 456-2489, ext. 374, to request a CD.