Help Shape the Next Steps of Malibu’s Coastal Vulnerability Assessment

Climate change and sea-level rise are projected to impact communities worldwide. Malibu’s Coastal Vulnerability Assessment was undertaken to inform the community about current and projected coastal conditions and future vulnerabilities to the City’s built and natural resources from sea-level rise, flooding, erosion, and tidal inundation.

The City of Malibu wants your input on the next steps following the assessment. You can view the draft Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Report and the Interactive GIS Map on the Malibu Coastal Webpage.

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* 1. What specific studies or considerations would you like to be considered in the City's next steps on adaptation? (Options listed below are community input from the workshop. Feel free to comment with additional or similar ideas)

Summarize research and regional adaptation efforts

Compile relevant adaptation measures for Malibu vulnerabilities and prioritize near term options to study further

Inventory and evaluate potential effects of adaptation on sensitive habitats/environments

Explore changes to local planning codes/zoning

Identify next steps for adaptation implementation

Outline process for public versus private adaptation

Evaluate each location in Malibu individually

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* 2. How can the City work with local communities, scientists, and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy for adapting to sea level rise? (Options listed below are community input from the workshop. Feel free to comment with additional or similar ideas)

Work closely with property/home owners

Host workshops with local community to communicate process

Engage and coordinate approaches with other agencies (e.g. CalTrans, LA County Beaches and Harbors)

Beach pop-ups to educate/gather feedback

Engage inland communities

Engage homeowners associations and community leaders, include a representative for each beach/area in Malibu when exploring adaptation options

Engage and educate new residents

Engage local clubs, groups and community organizations, including Pepperdine students

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* 3. What specific Next Steps do you think the City of Malibu should take with regards to sea level rise adaptation? (Please note that the Next Steps will be presented to City Council for further direction.)

Develop list of potential adaptation strategies and prioritize near term actions for specific areas in Malibu.

Perform in-depth evaluation of potential adaptation alternatives (i.e. hypothetical City-wide adaptation case study through 2100) in order to understand potential costs, benefits, and other tradeoffs.

Develop holistic Adaptation Plan for City that highlights potential options, examines tradeoffs with a case study, and includes hazard monitoring approach, documents thresholds and triggers for adaptation specific to the various areas in Malibu, and identifies next steps for the City and community.

Nothing at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Is there additional input or feedback you would like to provide regarding the Malibu Coastal Vulnerability Assessment? Comment here or reach out at mbuilding@malibucity.org or 310-456-2489 ext. 390.