Overview
- Abe Roy points to Santa Rosa’s post‑Tubbs fire approach—weekly rebuild meetings, a dedicated task force, a resilience center and tight timelines—as a model for Malibu.
- Malibu has issued only four building permits, about 2% of applications, while Los Angeles city and county have approved hundreds, according to state data.
- City officials say many of roughly 160 active applications have cleared planning but remain in the building and safety phase despite a new Rebuild Center.
- Letters highlight that updated FEMA elevation standards and Malibu’s onsite wastewater requirements are pushing redesigns and higher costs for coastal homes.
- Writers urge a culture shift from excuses to solutions to accelerate recovery without compromising safety on cliffs and beachfront sites.