Phase 1

Yes, on June 4, 2013 the City adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Click here to learn more. 

The public input received from Phase 1 via email, website forms, community meetings, pop-up events and the community survey was used to develop categories for Phase 2. The feedback we receive in Phase 2 will help shape what type of uses will be considered for each of the specific lands. From 259 email and website

The City collected feedback through several methods: Designated email: MalibuCommunityLands@MalibuCity.org Dedicated contact form on the designated website A community survey via FlashVote Three community meetings, which attracted around 180 participants Three pop-up events throughout the City, which gathered around 100 attendees To view all public input received in Phase 1, please visit the Public Input

Following City Council’s review and assessment of the feedback received throughout the outreach program, the City will follow its standard planning and development processes. As part of the next stage, the City plans to issue an RFP for a landscape architect and conduct a development assessment for the proposed uses. The City will then create a

Yes, after determining the best use for the five lands, the City must obtain approval from the California Coastal Commission, which can take 6-11 months. If the application is appealed, the process could take an additional six months to complete.

Three of the five community lands have specific parking requirements that were part of the City’s agreement when purchasing the properties from LA Metro: The Triangle Lot (APN 4458-020-015) at Civic Center Way and Webb Way must accommodate approximately 100 parking spaces. The Heathercliff Lot (APN 4466-021-028) at Pacific Coast Highway and Heathercliff Road must

The City acquired the “Trancas” lot in November 2016 and the “Heathercliff,” “Chili Cook-Off” and “Triangle” lots in April 2018. The “La Paz” lot was donated to the City in February 2020. Shortly after acquiring four of the five lots, the Woolsey fire swept through Malibu in November 2018, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in

The current outreach program is anticipated to span April to October 2024.  Once this process concludes, the City Council will review and discuss the feedback received to determine the best use of the five lands. The City is not obligated to make decisions on the types of uses for these lands under a specific time

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Malibu acknowledges that decisions regarding these vacant lands can impact those who work and play in the City. Therefore, the engagement process extends beyond just our residents and invites participation from all community members to develop solutions that align with the long-term needs and aspirations of all stakeholders.